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Bass-ically Speaking by Louise Rogers and Rick Strong

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Modern Folk | Jazz Vocals

10 tracks | 40 minutes

Released Dec 2004
on RILO

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Relatively few jazz vocalists have been confident enough to sing with only a bass to accompany them throughout an entire album. Fortunately, Louise Rogers has a pure voice that is adaptable to a wide range of material, from ballads to uptempo bop and even classical music, while Rick Strong (who alternates between acoustic and electric basses) provides the perfect supporting line in each case. Rogers is at her very best on the bop-oriented material, revisiting Annie Ross' hilarious adaptation of Wardell Gray's "Twisted" and getting the most out of Oscar Brown, Jr.'s childlike lyrics to Bobby Timmons' "Dat Dere" (while acknowledging Sheila Jordan's duo recording with bassist Steve Swallow), excelling with each of them. The vocalist uncovers a lost gem with the bop gem "Bass-ically Speaking," recorded previously by the Singers Unlimited (a fine vocal quartet that is unjustly overlooked). She scats in unison with the bass in a terrific scoring of "Autumn Leaves" that was inspired by the late Bill Evans' well-known recording. Rogers and Strong add just a touch of jazz to their stunning version of "Shenandoah," a favorite piece of American folk music. Her haunting treatment of classical composer Manuel de Falla's "Nana" is sensational, showcasing the beauty of her upper range. There are a few rough spots. An impressive take of "Willow Weep for Me" is undermined somewhat by the occasional addition of overdubbed harmony vocals. Singer/songwriter Jonatha Brooke's poppish "Angel in the House" and the limpid ballad "Peace on Earth" (composed by pseudo-jazz vocalist Rachelle Ferrell) aren't really suitable choices for the gifted Ms. Rogers. But this mostly laudable duo date should turn a few heads; hopefully, Louise Rogers' partnership with Rick Strong will be long-lasting and productive. ~ Ken Dryden, All Music Guide

Bio / Background

Artwork for this CD was done by Lilia Levin, NYC

Graphics by Joseph Verhauz, NYC

Jazz Benefit Concert for Alzheimer's disease.

For one night only, jazz legend Paquito D'Rivera, vocalists Jane Monheit and Louise Rogers, as well as the award winning vocal ensemble New York Voices, will perform on the same stage in a special concert to benefit the Alzheimer's Association, New York City Chapter. The concert, For Those We Love, was conceived by Ms. Rogers and Peter Eldridge (of New York Voices) and will take place on Thursday, April 12, 2007 at 7:30 p.m., at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College.

Rogers and Eldridge have joined forces on this concert – which will be an annual event – after Eldridge's mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2005. Rogers was in the 6th grade, in 1976, when her mother was diagnosed with the disease. She lived for another 17 years with Alzheimer’s.

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