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Afraid of the Heights by The Leonisa Ardizzone Quartet
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fave it Jazz Vocals | Bebop
10 tracks | 36 minutes
Released Nov 2006
on The Leonisa Ardizzone Quartet
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:59 Anthropology lyrics BUY MP3 03:59 Anthropology lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:59 Anthropology
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:50 Afraid of the Heights lyrics BUY MP3 03:50 Afraid of the Heights lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:50 Afraid of the Heights
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:41 Autumn Leaves lyrics BUY MP3 04:41 Autumn Leaves lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:41 Autumn Leaves
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:33 Triste lyrics BUY MP3 03:33 Triste lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:33 Triste
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:59 I'm Not the Same lyrics BUY MP3 04:59 I'm Not the Same lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:59 I'm Not the Same
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:49 Goodbye Pork Pie Hat lyrics BUY MP3 02:49 Goodbye Pork Pie Hat lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:49 Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:33 I Got Lucky lyrics FREE 02:33 I Got Lucky lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:33 I Got Lucky
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:13 Alone Together lyrics BUY MP3 03:13 Alone Together lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:13 Alone Together
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Deft jazz vocals and bouncy bebop
Editorial review
Leonisa Ardizzone proves to be a multi-faceted vocalist on her debut CD. Initially she launches into a furious vocalese treatment of Charlie Parker's "Anthropology," then offers the humorous "Afraid of the Heights," whistling a half chorus as well. The singer's dramatic take of the standard "Alone Together" is a captivating duet with guitarist Chris Jennings. She adds lyrics to Charles Mingus' "Goodbye Porkpie Hat," changing it into a moving ballad about a departed lover. The breezy "I Got Lucky" is a snappy original, though another by Jennings, the bluesy "I'm Not the Same," doesn't hold up quite as well. Bassist Bob Sabin and drummer Justin Hines also provide excellent support throughout the session. On occasion a bit too much reverb is added to Ardizzone's vocals, but that is a minor complaint for her superb debut effort as a leader. ~ Ken Dryden, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
Ask Leonisa about her earliest musical memory and she’ll say “Puccini, in utero.” Raised by two opera lovers in a house filled with music, she learned at a young age the art of interpreting songs. She studied piano, violin, oboe, clarinet, flute, saxophone, and voice. Originally a soprano – studying opera and classical music – her voice dropped in her twenties (ask her about that!) and she discovered her love for singing Jazz.
Leonisa’s diverse interests and broad education shine through in her singing, live performance and writing. A one-time biologist, then science teacher, Leonisa earned a Ph.D. in International Educational Development and became a university professor. All the while, she studied jazz with various teachers in NYC and performed regularly with her band.
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