Cheek to Cheek

by Beegie Adair

Overview

Jazz pianist Beegie Adair has undertaken a series of songbook recordings devoted to particular songwriters of the classic pop era, calling them the "romantic songs of," each one, even though she isn't particularly strict about that definition. This one of music by Irving Berlin is typical. (In what sense are "Alexander's Ragtime Band," "White Christmas," or "God Bless America" "romantic songs"? Since no one is singing the lyrics, maybe it doesn't matter.) Adair leads a trio through instrumental treatments that adhere closely to the melodies most of the time, although she does introduce variations and brief improvisations. More adventurous jazz fans may find the results tame, but casual music lovers can program this disc beside previously issued ones of the music of George Gershwin and Hoagy Carmichael to accompany a candlelight dinner. ~ William Ruhlmann

Product Details

Release Date:	05/13/2008
Label:	Green Hill Productions
UPC:	0792755546123
Rank:	84934

Tracks

1. Alexander's Ragtime Band
2. Cheek to Cheek
3. How Deep Is the Ocean
4. Say It Isn't So
5. Easter Parade
6. Always
7. Blue Skies
8. They Say It's Wonderful
9. Isn't This a Lovely Day
10. Remember
11. A Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody
12. White Christmas
13. God Bless America

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Beegie Adair   Primary Artist,Piano
Chris Brown   Drums
Roger Spencer   Bass

Technical Credits

Mike Haynes   Mastering
Jack Jezzro   Producer
David Langemann   Assistant Engineer
Irving Berlin   Composer
Will Friedwald   Liner Notes