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So Nice: Brazilian Sketches

Jim Tomlinson (Artist) | Format: Audio CD
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The ghosts of Getz and Gilberto hang heavy over much of Brazilian Sketches, made up for the most part of Jobim songs but with cameo compositions from Cole Porter ("I Concentrate on You"), Luis Bonfa ("The Gentle Rain") and Marcus Valle ("So Nice"). Considering that there isn't a single South American on the record, the rhythms for the bossas and sambas served up here are remarkably authentic-sounding, that special lilt and grace in the interplay between bass, drums, guitar and piano staying intact even in Cole Porter territory. Tomlinson, in his Getz emulations, points up an interesting ancestry for that sinuous Getzian combination of rhythm, inflection and timbre, for Flip Phillips's ways with a melody are constantly brought to mind. Whether this is intentional or not, only Tomlinson can say, and his liner notes remain silent on the subject. No matter: this is still a cracking good attempt at the ultimate laid-back bossa record, only bested by the originals. Stacey Kent sings appropriately on four selections. --Keith Shadwick

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Perhaps best known for his work as the compelling counter-voice to singer and wife Stacey Kent, saxophonist Jim Tomlinson is recognized as a distinctive saxophone voice in his own right. His new CD demonstrates a huge step forward in technique and interpretation, highlighted by the obvious empathy between the band members - Colin Oxley, John Pearce, Simon Thorpe and Chris Wells. But why Brazil? Jim says: "I chose these tunes because I love them and I had gotten into the habit of only playing tunes that I love...though Joao and Astrid Gilberto were the definitive performers of the idiom, Antonio Carlos Jobim is the greatest composer of Bossa Novas and his tunes are unavoidable and utterly desirable when compiling such an album." Features Stacey Kent on vocals.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Tomlinson captures the sound of the past April 26 2004
By rash67
Format:Audio CD
Most of my favorites, the greats, are dead, I'm sorry to say. San Getz is gone, as is Lester Young and Paul Desmond. The Cool Jazz sax men who knew that the best place to start is with a pleasing sound.

But Jim Tomlinson is very much alive and brings back, variously, the sound of all three! These songs have Stan the Man Getz's breathy sweet tone (without some of the fire) and Lester Young's phrasing, but also the dry martini sound of Paul Desmond. It's a pleasure to hear a new sax man who pays attention to tone! Here Tomlinson plays a series of (mostly) Jobim songs which were popularized by Stan Getz.

The backup band could be a tad more assertive, and Tomlinson could have made it all instrumental and left the wife at home (Stacey Kent adds something on "So Nice", but not much on "Dreamer"), but that's a minor drawback.

Fine renditions of Bossa Nova classics that could have come from the heyday in the mid-sixties. Well worth the price of admission.

Curl up, have some wine and fly off to Rio.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brazilian Sketches - Jim Tomlinson Nov 19 2003
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
It would be difficult to rave too much about this collection by Jim Tomlinson. Clearly he is a tenor player in the Getz/Young mold, BUT, his sound and flowing lines are unique unto themselves. I have rarely enjoyed an album as much as this one put together by contemporary players. It is easily one of the finest Bossa Nova releases since the sixties era when BN was at it's height. Tomlinson has a searing, flowing beauty to his lines that add incredible warmth to these mostly Jobim tunes. That his wife, the incredible Stacey Kent takes part in 4 of the tracks is just another reason for what must be rated as a ***** album. Don't miss it!
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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brazilian Sketches - Jim Tomlinson Nov 19 2003
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
It would be difficult to rave too much about this collection by Jim Tomlinson. Clearly he is a tenor player in the Getz/Young mold, BUT, his sound and flowing lines are unique unto themselves. I have rarely enjoyed an album as much as this one put together by contemporary players. It is easily one of the finest Bossa Nova releases since the sixties era when BN was at it's height. Tomlinson has a searing, flowing beauty to his lines that add incredible warmth to these mostly Jobim tunes. That his wife, the incredible Stacey Kent takes part in 4 of the tracks is just another reason for what must be rated as a ***** album. Don't miss it!
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Jim Tomlinson moves into the spotlight with this one Sep 22 2004
By Steve Emerine - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
I've only seen Jim Tomlinson once, when he came to Tucson as the very skillful tenor sax guy who backed up his talented wife, vocalist Stacey Kent. In this CD, he moves to the forefront and shows how good he really is on eight Antonio Carlos Jobim tunes, plus three more from Marcos Valle, Luis Bonfa and Matt Dubey, and some guy named Cole Porter. Tomlinson is a lyrical, fluid and sensitive saxophonist whose artistry makes you want to hear more. As a bonus, Stacey appears on four tracks. Her vocals and Tomlinson's sax solos on Porter's "I Concentrate on You" and "The Gentle Rain" by Bonfa and Dubey are worth replaying many times. Finally, pay special attention to guitarist Colin Oxley, who moves the songs along well without intruding. All in all, this is a fine album!
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Tomlinson captures the sound of the past April 26 2004
By rash67 - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
Most of my favorites, the greats, are dead, I'm sorry to say. San Getz is gone, as is Lester Young and Paul Desmond. The Cool Jazz sax men who knew that the best place to start is with a pleasing sound.

But Jim Tomlinson is very much alive and brings back, variously, the sound of all three! These songs have Stan the Man Getz's breathy sweet tone (without some of the fire) and Lester Young's phrasing, but also the dry martini sound of Paul Desmond. It's a pleasure to hear a new sax man who pays attention to tone! Here Tomlinson plays a series of (mostly) Jobim songs which were popularized by Stan Getz.

The backup band could be a tad more assertive, and Tomlinson could have made it all instrumental and left the wife at home (Stacey Kent adds something on "So Nice", but not much on "Dreamer"), but that's a minor drawback.

Fine renditions of Bossa Nova classics that could have come from the heyday in the mid-sixties. Well worth the price of admission.

Curl up, have some wine and fly off to Rio.

2005 update - saw Stacy Kent & Jim at Blues Alley in DC and his technique and sound continues to just get better and better and more like Stan Getz, the King. He had a new album recorded. I keep looking for it - can't wait!
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