Tender Trap by Amanda Carr - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

With so many female vocalists releasing new jazz CDs in a given year, it is extremely difficult to grab one's attention; Amanda Carr's third CD, though released by a small label, has the ingredients necessary to do so. Carr is gifted with a pleasant voice, terrific diction and the ability to pick a wide-ranging program that neither skews to overly familiar standards or a heavy dose of originals. Accompanied by a fine trio led by veteran guitarist John Wilkins (with bassist Bronek Suchanek and drummer Kenny Hadley), her intensity comes across immediately in the stunning opener, "Never Will I Marry." Wilkins' superb guitar and guest Dick Johnson's perky alto sax underscore her lighthearted interpretation of Rodgers & Hart's "Do It the Hard Way." Carr delivers a swinging take of Duke Ellington's infrequently performed "Tulip or Turnip," with a smoking tenor sax solo added by Arnie Krakowsky. Suchanek's burning arco bass (together with Wilkins) introduce her exotic rendition of Abbey Lincoln's powerful "Throw It Away." She also makes her mark as a composer, offering the lively bop vehicle "I Couldn't Live Without You" (jointly written with Suchanek). Amanda Carr deserves greater attention in the jazz world.
© Ken Dryden /TiVo

1. Never Will I Marry

Primary Artist: Amanda Carr; Main Performer
Composer: Frank Loesser; Composer

2. (Love is) The Tender Trap

Primary Artist: Amanda Carr; Main Performer
Composer: Sammy Cahn/jimmy Van Heusen; Composer

3. I'll Close My Eyes

Primary Artist: Amanda Carr; Main Performer
Composer: B. Kaye/ B. Reid; Composer

4. Do It the Hard Way

Primary Artist: Amanda Carr; Main Performer
Composer: Richard Rodgers/ L. Hart; Composer

5. What We Were Asking For

Primary Artist: Amanda Carr; Main Performer
Composer: Amanda Carr; Composer

6. Tulip or Turnip

Primary Artist: Amanda Carr; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington/ D. George; Composer

7. I'll Never Be the Same

Primary Artist: Amanda Carr; Main Performer
Composer: M. Malneck/ G. Kahn/ F. Signorelli; Composer

8. That Old Devil Moon

Primary Artist: Amanda Carr; Main Performer
Composer: Yip Harburg/ B. Lane; Composer

9. Throw it Away

Primary Artist: Amanda Carr; Main Performer
Composer: Abbey Lincoln; Composer

10. I Couldn't Live Without You

Primary Artist: Amanda Carr; Main Performer
Composer: Bronek Suchanek/ Amanda Carr; Composer

11. Foolin' Myself

Primary Artist: Amanda Carr; Main Performer
Composer: J. Lawrence/ P. Tinturin; Composer

12. What Am I Here For

Primary Artist: Amanda Carr; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington/ Frankie Laine; Composer

13. No More Blues (Chega De Saudade)

Primary Artist: Amanda Carr; Main Performer
Composer: A. Carlos Jobim/ V. Demoraes/j. Hendricks/ J. Cavanaugh; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

52 minutes and 17 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

3/13 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Pop, Vocal Jazz

Label

Original Music

Music Distribution Service

CD Baby

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2003

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

683575111120