Name: Live the Life *
Brand: Relativity Entertainment
SKU: 681989
Price: 17.88 USD
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Live the Life *

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Album: Live the Life *
#	Song Title		Time
1)	I'm Going to Live the Life I Sing About in My Song	More Info...	0:05
2)	Comment Allez Vous	More Info...	0:04
3)	But for Now	More Info...	0:04
4)	Ask Me Now (How I Wish)	More Info...	0:05
5)	Throw It Away	More Info...	0:05
6)	Dansez Sur Moi (Girl Talk)	More Info...	0:04
7)	Le Jazz Et La Java	More Info...	0:04
8)	This Is Always	More Info...	0:05
9)	Parce Que	More Info...	0:04
10)	Alone Together	More Info...	0:03
11)	Les Moulins De Mon Coeur	More Info...	0:06
12)	No Tomorrow	More Info...	0:04

Album: Live the Life *
#	Song Title		Time
1)	I'm Going to Live the Life I Sing About in My Song	More Info...	0:05
2)	Comment Allez Vous	More Info...	0:04
3)	But for Now	More Info...	0:04
4)	Ask Me Now (How I Wish)	More Info...	0:05
5)	Throw It Away	More Info...	0:05
6)	Dansez Sur Moi (Girl Talk)	More Info...	0:04
7)	Le Jazz Et La Java	More Info...	0:04
8)	This Is Always	More Info...	0:05
9)	Parce Que	More Info...	0:04
10)	Alone Together	More Info...	0:03
11)	Les Moulins De Mon Coeur	More Info...	0:06
12)	No Tomorrow	More Info...	0:04

Performer Notes

Personnel: Ilona Knopfler (background vocals); Ilona Knopfler (vocals); Roger Rosenburg (baritone); Simon Shaheen (oud); Tatjana Mead Chamis (viola); Anne Williams (cello); Roger M. Rosenburg (bass clarinet, baritone saxophone); Mike Tamaro (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Steve Shehan (trombone, percussion); Mike Davis (trombone); Gildas Bocl?, James Genus, Rufus Reid (bass guitar); Marcello Pellitteri (drums); Marty Ashby (guitar); Darmon Meader (flute, clarinet, tenor saxophone); Paquito D'Rivera (clarinet); Antonio Hart (alto saxophone); Ingrid Jensen, Sean Jones , Jim Hynes (trumpet); Jay Ashby (trombone, alto trombone, percussion); Alain Mallet (piano, celesta); Jamey Haddad (drums, percussion); Kim Nazarian (background vocals).
Audio Mixer: Jay Ashby.
Liner Note Authors: Al Pryor; Gretchen Carhartt.
Recording information: Les Editions Du Palais; Sony Studios.
Photographer: Parish Kohanim.
Unknown Contributor Role: Brian J. McKenna.
Arrangers: Alain Mallet; Darmon Meader; Jay Ashby; Eugene Maslov; Doctor John Wilson.
Jazz vocalist Ilona Knopfler sings in both English and French on Live the Life. Accompanied by an international band that adds its special musical flavorings, Knopfler swings, scats, and offers her expressive interpretations of music from the pens of such great composers as Ivan Lins, Thelonious Monk, Abbey Lincoln, and Thomas Dorsey among others. Opening with a great cover of "I'm Going to Live the Life I Sing About," this song traverses three distinct styles. The intro is characterized by its a cappella harmonization behind Knopfler's motive development. It then segues into a bass and vocals duet in English that spotlights her comprehensive phrasing before a burst of French harmonization leads to an intense straight-ahead jazz solo by saxophonist Antonio Hart. On "Le Jazz et la Java," which is also sung in French, Knopfler engages in a conversation with trumpeter Sean Jones. This excellent call-and-response section represents one of the many great highlights on the CD and reinforces the universal idea that music erases many language barriers. Knopfler's vocal tones cover the mezzo-soprano to alto range, but on this highly entertaining offering, she eloquently alternates the harmonic rhythm, supportive and interactive comping, and soloist's viewpoint in two languages with seamless ease and professionalism. Highly recommended.. ~ Paula Edelstein

Professional Reviews

JazzTimes (p.121) - "[S]he embraces every ounce of the languidly assured sophistication that made the Blue Stars so enticing."