'Round Midnight by Karrin Allyson - Uhune

ALBUM

Vocalist/pianist Karrin Allyson's 2011 effort 'Round Midnight is a smoky, afterglow affair that builds upon the singer's noted skill for interpreting jazz and pop standards. Conceptualized around the classic Thelonious Monk title track, the album plays like a darkly cool nightclub set -- not dissimilar to the kind of live performances Allyson is known for. Backing Allyson here is a superb lineup featuring guitarist Rod Fleeman, bassist Ed Howard, and drummer Matt Wilson, as well as saxophonist Bob Sheppard and harmonica player Randy Weinstein. Together, Allyson and her ensemble deliver intensely dramatic and romantic takes on such standards as the leadoff "Turn Out the Stars," the mid-album "Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most," and of course the title track, which Allyson performs starkly with just bass accompaniment. Elsewhere, Allyson gives a sweetly moving take on Paul Simon's "April Come She Will" and goes against the usual uptempo style of "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows," instead delivering a ruminative, impressionistic slow-ballad version that allows her to reveal the nuances of Gene Lee's lyrics. Ultimately, it's Allyson's emotive voice and her ability to bring out these soft, bittersweet nuances in every track that makes 'Round Midnight such a listenable and heartfelt album. ~ Matt Collar

1. Turn Out The Stars

by Karrin Allyson

Primary Artist: Karrin Allyson; Main Performer
Composer: Bill Evans
Gene Less; Composer
Lyricist: Bill Evans
Gene Less; Composer

2. April Come She Will

by Karrin Allyson

Primary Artist: Karrin Allyson; Main Performer
Composer: Paul Simon; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Simon; Composer

3. Goodbye

by Karrin Allyson

Primary Artist: Karrin Allyson; Main Performer
Composer: Gordon Jenkins; Composer
Lyricist: Gordon Jenkins; Composer

4. I'm Always Chasing Rainbows

by Karrin Allyson

Primary Artist: Karrin Allyson; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Mccarthy
Harry Carroll; Composer
Lyricist: Joseph Mccarthy
Harry Carroll; Composer

5. Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most

by Karrin Allyson

Primary Artist: Karrin Allyson; Main Performer
Composer: Fran Landesman
Thomas Wolf; Composer
Lyricist: Fran Landesman
Thomas Wolf; Composer

6. Smile

by Karrin Allyson

Primary Artist: Karrin Allyson; Main Performer
Composer: Charlie Chaplin
John Turner
Geoffrey Parsons; Composer
Lyricist: Charlie Chaplin
John Turner
Geoffrey Parsons; Composer

7. Sophisticated Lady

by Karrin Allyson

Primary Artist: Karrin Allyson; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington
Irving Mills
Mitchell Parish; Composer
Lyricist: Duke Ellington
Irving Mills
Mitchell Parish; Composer

8. There's No Such Thing As Love

by Karrin Allyson

Primary Artist: Karrin Allyson; Main Performer
Composer: Anthony Newley
Ian Fraser; Composer
Lyricist: Anthony Newley
Ian Fraser; Composer

9. The Shadow Of Your Smile

by Karrin Allyson

Primary Artist: Karrin Allyson; Main Performer
Composer: Johnny Mandel
Paul Francis Webster; Composer
Lyricist: Johnny Mandel
Paul Francis Webster; Composer

10. Send In The Clowns

by Karrin Allyson

Primary Artist: Karrin Allyson; Main Performer
Composer: Stephen Sondheim; Composer
Lyricist: Stephen Sondheim; Composer

11. 'Round Midnight

by Karrin Allyson

Primary Artist: Karrin Allyson; Main Performer
Composer: Thelonious Monk
Cootie Williams
Bernie Hanighen; Composer
Lyricist: Thelonious Monk
Cootie Williams
Bernie Hanighen; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

50 minutes and 44 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 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

8/11 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Vocal, Traditional Pop, Standards

Label

New Rounder (CAN)

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

May 2, 2011

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

888072326620