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... With Strings Attached by Jules Broussard
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12 tracks | 59 minutes
Released Jun 2007
on Darling & Kid Records
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:08 Topsy lyrics BUY MP3 05:08 Topsy lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:08 Topsy
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:25 Close Your Eyes lyrics BUY MP3 05:25 Close Your Eyes lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:25 Close Your Eyes
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:31 Harlem Nocturne lyrics BUY MP3 05:31 Harlem Nocturne lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:31 Harlem Nocturne
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:53 Europa lyrics BUY MP3 04:53 Europa lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:53 Europa
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:26 Do Nothin' 'Till You Hear From Me lyrics BUY MP3 03:26 Do Nothin' 'Till You Hear From Me lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:26 Do Nothin' 'Till You Hear From Me
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:12 Embraceable You lyrics BUY MP3 04:12 Embraceable You lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:12 Embraceable You
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:13 Petite Fleur lyrics BUY MP3 04:13 Petite Fleur lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:13 Petite Fleur
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 06:48 Make Everybody Happy lyrics BUY MP3 06:48 Make Everybody Happy lyrics "GIFT MP3" 06:48 Make Everybody Happy
Jazz standard classics with lush string accompaniment.
Editorial review
A stalwart of the San Francisco music scene, Jules Broussard is known internationally as a player whose jazz cameo appearances with Alice Coltrane or Carlos Santana, and on the pop-rock side Stoneground, Van Morrison, Art Garfunkel, Johnny Otis and Betty Davis comprise whatever fleeting fame he may have achieved. This project has the alto and tenor (not soprano) saxophonist performing with a small combo complemented by a ten-piece string ensemble. Pianist Larry Dunlap plays a prominent role as a co-conspirator -- his presence is more pronounced in several aspects than the leader in terms of overall group sound. The material is for the most part vintage straight ahead jazz and standards, longtime favorites of Broussard's. What sets these songs apart from other string-laden arrangements behind jazz tunes is that the violins, violas and cellos are not background afterthoughts or syrupy symphonic blankets. Instead the instruments are carefully placed in counterpointed snippet phrases that carry on distinct serve-and-volley conversations with the saxophonist and his band. The concept for the most part works, though perhaps the strings could have been omitted from a few tunes, letting the small band stand alone on occasion. The string charts are generally unobtrusive, quite alluring and sweet. Momentarily sighing or moaning during the ballad "Harlem Nocturne," in a neo-classical chamber mode for Sidney Bechet's "Petite Fleur," nearly gossipy for the easy swingers "Topsy," "Close Your Eyes" and on the basso profundo end for "Smooth Sailing," the strings are a smart and sometimes whimsical aperitif. Broussard knows these classics well, is not overbearing in his melodies or solos, and keeps the proceedings to the point, with perhaps a trace of Charlie Parker or Lester Young creeping into his personal sound. As asides, there are latin inflections, a lush version of Santana's "Europa," and the lesser known Harold Mabern blues swinger "Make Everybody Happy," with the strings pushed back for Broussard, Dunlap and trombonist Danny Armstrong to play a unison line. An interesting, far from overwhelming or sugar coated project, it is one Broussard should be proud of, and one to possibly be heard in concert performance. ~ Michael G. Nastos, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
Born in Louisiana, Jules began his career when he was only twelve years old, organizing bands and playing lead saxophone for audiences in and around his home town. After a stint in the US Air Force and then traveling throughout the US, Europe and Asia, Jules settled in San Francisco and has been a Bay Area favorite for over thirty years.
His career spans over three decades of shared studio and stage with such luminaries as Ray Charles, Boz Scaggs, Van Morrison, Carlos Santana, Earl Grant, Elvin Bishop, Art Garfunkel and Doctor Hook. Jules especially enjoys performing live in which his varied styles, techniques and ability to play to almost any audience can be heard.
"Outstanding Jazz Musician" - honored by the San Francisco Cabaret Gold
Awards
"Best Reed Player" - awarded the BAMMIES