I downloaded and burned this album asap after hearing an npr interview with the. When the sun goes down by dave nathan october 22, 2002. The uptown vocal jazz quartet has been serenading audiences in its native washington, d. Ive been wondering where the bebop voices had gone and uptown vocal jazz quartet is the current answer to this missing musical link ginny carr stands out as an arrangercomposer on several of these original songs and richie cole shines in the prolific composing department as well. Free customizable online radio with unlimited skips. All that jazz ginny carr 75, robert mcbride 79, holly shockey and andre enceneat.
Uptown vocal is the premier jazz and pop a cappella group of columbia university in the city of new york. Backed by solid instrumentals, the group is as catchy when they sing together in harmony as when any of the four vocalists are individually spotlighted. News uptown vocal jazz quartet uptown vocal jazz quartet. Uptown vocal jazz quartet uptown vocal jazz quartet. Find uptown vocal jazz quartet discography, albums and singles on allmusic. The sun will still keep shining though youre gone, therell be a silver lining. And now, well into the new century, the uptown vocal jazz quartet takes hipness to a new level, and swings with elan on vocal madnessthe tricky lyrics show the groups sleek and elastic improvisationsalthough this washington dc based group has received some welldeserved accolades, it merits a wider audience. Uptown vocal jazz quartet series is included in the sound music publications catalog of songs and arrangements for vocal jazz ensembles published by festival founder and vocal jazz education pioneer frank demiero.
As we enter our third decade of bringing jazz pop to the cu community, our repertoire includes major pop hits like beyonce knowles single ladies and ben folds still fighting it, as well as timeless jazz standards such as my funny valentine and fly me to the moon. A million miles my heart can see into your eyes and know were done a million miles apart are we and yet were standing here as one a million ways i hoped wed spend our love. Uptown vocal jazz quartet listen and stream free music. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from vocal jazz quartet at the discogs marketplace. Uptown vocal jazz quartet when the sun goes down cd. We wanted to let you know that uptown vocal jazz quartet will be featured in a very special npr interview this weekend. Lewis, clarke, and jackson eventually formed the modern jazz quartet. Explore releases from vocal jazz quartet at discogs.
The press has declared them electrifying, pure fun, old school moving to new cool, and vocalese at its best. And yet, weve passed it somehow this test of a lifetime. A couple of my jazz reference books are a little bit patronising when it comes to richie, although jazz. Backed by a blazing rhythm section of worldclass jazz instrumentalists, uptown vocal jazz quartet performs in concert regularly in hometown washington, d. Hd video of the recording session for take me away from the 2014 cd vocal madness by uptown vocal jazz quartet, featuring richie cole. Uptown vocal jazz quartet at lake anne plaza thursday, august 9 7. Uptown vocal jazz quartet has been profiled on npr, been played extensively on worldwide radio, and has played at landmark jazz festivals across the country. Explore releases from uptown vocal jazz quartet at discogs.
Top 10 most extreme and awesome first singing auditions ever. Lyrics to a million miles by uptown vocal jazz quartet. Most of the 20th centurys great vocalists performed in the jazz idiom, though not all rank in the style known as vocal jazz. For more than two decades, uvjq ginny carr, robert mcbride, holly shockey, andre enceneat backed by their jazz rhythm section.
Shop for vinyl, cds and more from uptown vocal jazz quartet at the discogs marketplace. Jazz critic kevin whitehead offers an appreciation of the singer, who died. The uvjq has been active for the past two decades under the direction of ginny carr. Uptown vocal jazz quartet at the mainstay spotlight. The jazz albums of 2017 and the power of gatekeepers npr. Mp3 uptown vocal jazz quartet when the sun goes down. With their songbook of originals, uptown vocal jazz quartet. Uptown vocal jazz quartet will showcase tight satb harmonies, engaging presentation and vocal sass that has captured worldwide attention. These hundred titles are meant to provide a broad sampling of jazz classics and wonders across the musics. Founder frank demiero, a national pioneer and promoter of vocal jazz performance and education, selected uvjqs songs and arrangements for his sound music publications catalog, establishing the uptown vocal jazz quartet series as a source of innovative performance material for vocal jazz ensembles.
They have been profiled on npr, jazz smithsonian with program host al jarreau, radio jazz copenhagen, and radio buenos aires, and written up in asian music publications. Uptown vocal jazz quartet album discography allmusic. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. So youre gone by uptown vocal jazz quartet, released 10 november 2014 so youre gone. The beginning of august, 2015 marks four straight months of airplay for vocal madness uptown vocal jazz quartet with richie cole on siriusxm radios jazz stations, real jazz on siriusxm, channel 67 and siriusxm music for business, channel 287. At that time, he performed on the pbs tv special sing out america. Chuck redd born september 10, 1958 is an american jazz drummer and vibraphonist. Uvjq puts their sublime signature on the 4part harmony jazz vocal genre. C often compared to the manhattan transfer with their tight jazz harmonies and vocal sass, uvjq has built a following across 5 continents and put their creative, original stamp on the group vocal style that mixes great fun with great art. Uptown vocal jazz quartet free listening on soundcloud. Billboard top 25 jazz chart, npr profiles, extensive international airplay, international festival headliners. Its a highflying and highly original performance by the power ensemble of uptown vocal jazz quartet and their band, with guest richie cole on sax.
We have performed on college campuses, bars, hotels, cruise ships, morning shows and. The uptown vocal jazz quartet expertly wields the sung jazz idiom in their album when the sun goes down. Fresh air marks the centenary of the birth of jazz singer anita o. Listen to uptown vocal jazz quartet in full in the spotify app. May 06, 2016 ive been wondering where the bebop voices had gone and uptown vocal jazz quartet is the current answer to this missing musical link. Watch a live performance video uptown vocal jazz quartet. Founder frank demiero, a nationally renowned pioneer of vocal jazz performance and education, selected uvjqs songs and arrangements for his sound music publications catalog, establishing the uptown vocal jazz quartet series as a source of innovative performance material for vocal jazz ensembles. Library of congress opens jazz singers exhibition wmra.
Performance chat with uptown vocal jazz quartet and host susan stamberg will air on npr news stations nationwide us and canada. Ginny carr after all these years cd baby music store. Uptown vocal jazz quartet puts their mark on vocal jazz with their brand of tight harmonies, swingin rhythms and inventive vocalese lyrics. The librarys music division has an exhibit on jazz singers photo, letters, video clips, scores from their. The jazz albums of 2017 and the power of gatekeepers. Oday made her reputation with krupas hit let me off uptown in. Selecting the right mix of songs is probably more critical to the success of a vocal group than individual performers. Vocal madness with uptown vocal jazz quartet house cat, 2014 breakup madness akashic, 2014 mile hi madness akashic, 2015 pittsburgh richie cole presents, 2015 plays ballads and love songs richie cole presents, 2016 have yourself an alto madness christmas richie cole presents, 2016 the many minds of richie cole richie cole presents.
Uptown vocal jazz quartet a million miles lyrics metrolyrics. We have performed on college campuses, bars, hotels, cruise ships, morning shows and even on stage with ben folds. May 07, 2016 ive been wondering where the bebop voices had gone and uptown vocal jazz quartet is the current answer to this missing musical link ginny carr stands out as an arrangercomposer on several of these original songs and richie cole shines in the prolific composing department as well. Take a break concert series uptown vocal jazz quartet. Halfpast swing, an album by uptown vocal jazz quartet on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Four months of vocal madness on siriusxm he was the cat featured on maryland public tv vocal madness honored as david kenneys cd pick of the week.
Take me away by uptown vocal jazz quartet, released 10 november 2014 take me away with you, lover of mine. Uptown vocal jazz quartet with richie cole vocal madness. Toe tapping is in order at the library of congress right now. Check out hustlin for a gig by uptown vocal jazz quartet on amazon music. Ginny carr discusses jazz singers on npr may 15, 2016 uvjqs own ginny carr is interviewed by special correspondent susan stamberg for a segment on the jazz singers exhibition at the library of congress on npr s weekend edition, aired may 15th, 2016. Hustlin for a gig is a feast of original music, lyrics, and arrangements by group leader ginny carr, in which uvjq stretches group vocal jazz beyond standards and takes the listener on an exciting journey of original songs celebrating the uniquely entertaining sound that only a finely honed vocal jazz group with an ear for the marriage of. Scat singing to its own tune after years of singing other peoples songs, bandleader and cofounder ginny carr has crafted a tightly harmonized album of originals. The npr curious listeners guide to classical music. After years of singing other peoples songs, bandleader and cofounder ginny carr has crafted a tightly harmonized album of originals. Rock hall the uptown vocal jazz quartet returns to the mainstay for a performance starting at 4 p.
For the beginner or the devoteea concise history of classical music. The record record labels and the physical presence of cds and vinyl stood out compared to artists who issued albums digitally. Uptown vocal jazz quartet listen and stream free music, albums, new releases, photos, videos. Uptown vocal jazz quartet when the sun goes down amazon. The nat king cole trio, the best of the nat king cole trio. Uptown vocal jazz quartet s profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Hustlin for a gig by uptown vocal jazz quartet on amazon. What follows is a list compiled with the help of my new yorker colleague richard brody. Caught you spreadin your love all over the place 6. Covers major composers, significant performances and landmark. The group has a unique vocal style that mixes great fun with great art.
All events for the uptown vocal jazz quartet jazz corner. Swingin vocal jazz is pushed to a new level of intelligence, nuance, and pleasure. Since 1991, these cool cats have been bringing new and interesting takes on all of your favorite jazz standards. Uvjq is a featured artist on behind the mic, an internationally popular site dedicated to group vocal jazz. Uptown vocal jazz quartet listen to free radio stations. Lyrics to ill remember why by uptown vocal jazz quartet. Ginny carr discusses jazz singers on npr uptown vocal. Etta james id rather go blind live at montreux 1975. The uptown vocal jazz quartet returns to the mainstay. He is known for his vocal techniques, such as singing fluidly but with quick. Redd began touring and recording when he joined the charlie byrd trio at. And now, well into the new century, the uptown vocal jazz quartet takes hipness to a new level, and swings with elan on vocal madnessthe tricky lyrics. Hustlin for a gig by uptown vocal jazz quartet, released 12 may 2012 1.
The librarys music division has an exhibit on jazz singers. Whether old or new ill adore the view even more with you. Good and consistently versatile vocal jazz groups are hard to find, but the uptown vocal jazz quartet has released a series of recordings and videos on youtube which show them to be a talented group of friends who happen to have a few talented musician friends as well. A rising star on the jazz horizon, uptown vocal jazz quartet has been captivating audiences internationally with its creative, lush vocal arrangements sung against a blazing jazz rhythm section. Halfpast swing by uptown vocal jazz quartet on spotify. Npr special correspondent susan stamberg says the show brings smiles and some revelations.
A behindthescenes look at the recording of i love lucy from the 2014 album, vocal madness by uptown vocal jazz quartet, featuring richie cole. You aint seen nothin yet new cool in group vocal jazz. Library of congress opens jazz singers exhibition kcur. While singers from russ columbo to doris day to johnny mathis relied on talent and vocal strength alone to carry material, vocal jazz artists instead chose to interpret standards in much the same way as the great jazz instrumentalists, so their readings of the great.
When the sun goes down by uptown vocal jazz quartet about the artist. Ginny carr stands out as an arrangercomposer on several of these original songs and richie cole shines in the prolific composing department as well. Ginny carr holly bingham robert mcbride andre enceneat. Charlie parker, the complete savoy and dial sessions uptown jazz, 2005. Uptown vocal jazz quartet has released two internationally acclaimed cds which have received steady airplay worldwide and have sold several thousand copies. Provided to youtube by cdbaby jazz face uptown vocal jazz quartet when the sun goes down. Bio uptown vocal jazz quartet uptown vocal jazz quartet.
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