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High Standards by Ron Kaplan
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fave it Jazz Vocals | Crooners/Vocals
11 tracks | 49 minutes
Released Jan 2001
on KAPLAND RECORDS
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:30 A Night in Tunisia lyrics BUY MP3 04:30 A Night in Tunisia lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:30 A Night in Tunisia
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:21 Summertime lyrics BUY MP3 04:21 Summertime lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:21 Summertime
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:52 Dindi lyrics BUY MP3 05:52 Dindi lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:52 Dindi
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:43 My Favorite Things lyrics BUY MP3 03:43 My Favorite Things lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:43 My Favorite Things
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:02 When I Fall In Love lyrics BUY MP3 04:02 When I Fall In Love lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:02 When I Fall In Love
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:46 Born To Be Blue lyrics BUY MP3 04:46 Born To Be Blue lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:46 Born To Be Blue
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:40 Angel Eyes lyrics BUY MP3 05:40 Angel Eyes lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:40 Angel Eyes
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:58 Song For My Father lyrics BUY MP3 03:58 Song For My Father lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:58 Song For My Father
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:31 Autumn Leaves lyrics BUY MP3 05:31 Autumn Leaves lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:31 Autumn Leaves
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:43 Senor Blues lyrics BUY MP3 03:43 Senor Blues lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:43 Senor Blues
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:45 Lazy Afternoon lyrics BUY MP3 03:45 Lazy Afternoon lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:45 Lazy Afternoon
Ron Kaplan's musical style is reminiscent of the great jazz vocalists of the 1950's.
Editorial review
Ron Kaplan has a pleasing voice, the ability to swing and his fairly basic improvising is sometimes reminiscent of Ernie Andrews and (from the female side) Ernestine Anderson, a slightly R&B-ish approach that can be soulful. The singer is assisted on this CD by pianist Smith Dobson, bassist Stan Poplin, drummer Steve Robertson, the impressive young tenor saxophonist Donny McCaslin (for four of the 11 numbers), and by tenorman Paul Kontos on "Autumn Leaves." The problem with the release is that all of the songs (which include "Summertime," "Dindi," "My Favorite Things" and "Senor Blues") have been recorded many times before and, although enjoyable, Ron Kaplan's treatments are somewhat predictable and not exactly definitive. However, this is a generally enjoyable early effort by the promising singer. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
California native Ron Kaplan's musical style is reminiscent of the great jazz vocalists of the 1950's. Critics note his sophisticated phrasing, tone and diction. They also recognize his ability to get to the heart of the song with his own mark of musicianship.
..."Kaplan phrases with sophisticated ease at any tempo." JazzTimes Magazine.
"...the heart and sould of a mature vocalist and leader". Jazz Improv Magazine.
Ron Kaplan is available for concerts, festivals, and special events as guest artist or with ensemble.
To learn more about Ron Kaplan visit www.ronkaplan.com