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Melissa Walker's debut recording as a leader is impressive for a number of reasons. Gifted with a deeply expressive voice, and a terrific supporting cast of musicians, including trumpeter and flugelhornist Terell Stafford (her husband), saxophonist Gary Bartz, pianist George Colligan, guitarist Paul Bollenback, bassist James King, drummer Clarence Penn, and percussionist Steve Kroon, Walker finds fresh approaches to several very familiar songs. "I'm a Fool to Want You" finds it groove immediately with her sensitive vocal over a hip rhythm section, accented by Bartz's powerful alto sax solo. Colligan's whispering piano provides the perfect accompaniment for her gorgeous vocal to "A Time for Love." Penn's light, swinging brushes, Stafford's darting muted trumpet, and Bollenback's quick runs all assist Walker in her swinging rendition of "What a Little Moonlight Can Do." Bartz's soprano sax is a highlight of her waltz treatment of Cole Porter's oddball "Miss Otis Regrets," which Walker sings very effectively. Her gospel background is evident in her inspired original, "Love Is." This is a brilliant start for a very promising singer.
© Ken Dryden /TiVo
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Melissa Walker, Performer
1997 ENJA Records M. Winckelmann GmbH 1997 ENJA Records M. Winckelmann GmbH
Melissa Walker, Performer
1997 ENJA Records M. Winckelmann GmbH 1999 ENJA RECORDS M. Winckelmann GmbH
Melissa Walker, Performer
1997 ENJA Records M. Winckelmann GmbH 1997 ENJA Records M. Winckelmann GmbH
Melissa Walker, Lyricist
1997 ENJA Records M. Winckelmann GmbH 1997 ENJA Records M. Winckelmann GmbH
Melissa Walker, Performer
1997 ENJA Records M. Winckelmann GmbH 1997 ENJA Records M. Winckelmann GmbH
Melissa Walker, Performer
1997 ENJA Records M. Winckelmann GmbH 1997 ENJA Records M. Winckelmann GmbH
Melissa Walker, Performer
1997 ENJA Records M. Winckelmann GmbH 1997 ENJA Records M. Winckelmann GmbH
Melissa Walker, Lyricist
1997 ENJA Records M. Winckelmann GmbH 1997 ENJA Records M. Winckelmann GmbH
Melissa Walker, Performer
1997 ENJA Records M. Winckelmann GmbH 1997 ENJA Records M. Winckelmann GmbH
Melissa Walker, Performer
1997 ENJA Records M. Winckelmann GmbH 1997 ENJA Records M. Winckelmann GmbH
Album review
Melissa Walker's debut recording as a leader is impressive for a number of reasons. Gifted with a deeply expressive voice, and a terrific supporting cast of musicians, including trumpeter and flugelhornist Terell Stafford (her husband), saxophonist Gary Bartz, pianist George Colligan, guitarist Paul Bollenback, bassist James King, drummer Clarence Penn, and percussionist Steve Kroon, Walker finds fresh approaches to several very familiar songs. "I'm a Fool to Want You" finds it groove immediately with her sensitive vocal over a hip rhythm section, accented by Bartz's powerful alto sax solo. Colligan's whispering piano provides the perfect accompaniment for her gorgeous vocal to "A Time for Love." Penn's light, swinging brushes, Stafford's darting muted trumpet, and Bollenback's quick runs all assist Walker in her swinging rendition of "What a Little Moonlight Can Do." Bartz's soprano sax is a highlight of her waltz treatment of Cole Porter's oddball "Miss Otis Regrets," which Walker sings very effectively. Her gospel background is evident in her inspired original, "Love Is." This is a brilliant start for a very promising singer.
© Ken Dryden /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 00:58:11
- Main artists: Melissa Walker
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: ENJA RECORDS Matthias Winckelmann
- Genre: Jazz
1997 ENJA Records M. Winckelmann GmbH 1997 ENJA Records M. Winckelmann GmbH
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