paul motian with bill frisell joe lovano charlie haden standards plus one cd comp Strange Magic Records Little People

Little People

Francis possessed a commanding presence and technical mastery that allowed her to handle everything from pop confections to dramatic ballads and theatrical numbers with equal conviction

"Golden Lights" is quintessential early 60s pop—melodic

the performances are elegant

with multiple memorable arias and the kind of orchestral writing that shows why Verdi remains opera's greatest composer

paul motian with bill frisell joe lovano charlie haden standards plus one cd comp Strange Magic Records Little PeopleLegendary drummer Paul Motian leads a dream trio of contemporary jazz masters on this 2015 Winter and Winter release. Bill Frisell on guitar, Joe Lovano on saxophone, and Charlie Haden on bass represent three of the most distinctive voices in modern jazz. The standards plus one approach grounds these improvisers in familiar harmonic territory while their individual approaches create constantly surprising reinterpretations. Motian's mature leadership