Sunday, July 21, 2013

Andy Bey - The World According To Andy Bey (HighNote 2013)

Here is the under-recorded vocalist Andy Bey, backed only by his own piano playing - which at one time, propelled the bands of Roland Kirk, Sonny Rollins, Joe Henderson, Cecil Taylor and Thad Jones/Mel Lewis - singing with a luxuriant, mature approach that pulls no punches. His delivery is totally unique. He has a message to get out, a story to tell and tell it he does. Featuring four of his own intensely personal compositions the set list is as thought-provoking as it is satisfying, just like Andy Bey himself.

1. It Never Entered My Mind
2. But Not For Me
3. Dedicated to Miles
4. The Demons Are After You
5. Love Is Here To Stay
6. There's So Many Ways to Approach the Blues
7. This Joint is Jumpin'
8. Being Part of What's Happening Now
9. The Morning After
10. S'Wonderful
11. Dissertation On A State Of Bliss 
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