Nightcap | 
| Artist: Marilyn Scott
Label: CreateSpace
Category: Music
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Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 64552
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 5.5 x 0.3
MPN: 5
UPC: 698268000520
EAN: 0698268000520
ASIN: B0002YIK10
Release Date: November 13, 2008
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| Tracks:
| • | I Wished on a Moon - Marilyn Scott, Parker, Dorothy | | • | Smile - Marilyn Scott, Chaplin, Charles | | • | Here's That Rainy Day - Marilyn Scott, Burke, J. | | • | Stardust - Marilyn Scott, Carmichael, Hoagy | | • | Isn't This a Lovely Day - Marilyn Scott, Berlin, Irving | | • | Here's to Life - Marilyn Scott, Butler, Artie | | • | Yesterdays - Marilyn Scott, Kern, Jerome | | • | If It's the Last Thing I Do - Marilyn Scott, Cahn, Sammy |
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Album Description
Match a classic song stylist with a deep love for jazz, blues, soul, timeless melodies and lyrics and a magical, genre-defying transcendence can't help but blossom. Over the course of seven previous recordings Marilyn Scott has established herself as one of contemporary music's premiere singer/songwriters. She's carried on a quiet but steady love affair with the great American songbook. Her rendition of "The Look Of Love", from 1998's 'Avenues of Love' earned producer George Duke a Grammy nomination for best arrangement with a vocal. Earlier recordings feature stunning versions of the classics, "The Summer Knows", "You Don't Know Me" and "You Don't Know What Love Is."
Marilyn's flirtation with pop standards evolves beautifully into the musical equivalent of a life-changing romance on her second Prana Entertainment release, 'Nightcap'. The collection finds her in a swinging, blues and jazzy way, exploring in an acoustic setting "eight songs I've been holding on to in my heart." She recorded with a handful of old friends who happen to be some of Los Angeles' most acclaimed musicians and jazz performers. George Duke both produced and arranged while also adding his special blend of keyboard work. The album also features the support of Vinnie Colaiuta (Drums), Ray Fuller (Guitar), Brian Bromberg (Acoustic Bass), the Brazilian guitar work of Dori Caymmi and the legendary Dean Parks (guitar). Horn work included Brandon Fields (Sax), Dan Higgins (Flute and Sax), Rick Baptist (Trumpet) and the percussion sound of Lenny Castro.
'Nightcap' begins with a cool romantic twist on, "I Wished On A Moon." The added Brazilian guitar by Dori Caymmi creates an optimistic mood Marilyn remembers from Billy Holiday. Charlie Chaplin's "Smile", that Nat King Cole made famous, was a family favorite. The melancholy blues of "Here's That Rainy Day" is how Marilyn remembers Anita O'Day singing. It's the adoration of poetic lyrics that led to "Stardust", with an understated arrangement featuring both piano and soulful Rhodes. "Isn't This A Lovely Day" was taken from a Fred Astaire version, with a Dan Higgins flute solo and Brian Bromberg's pulsing bass. The celebration of "all that's good" in living and love continues on with "Here's To Life." Duke's arrangement brings emotional light to a stellar piece. The singer reflects poignantly on "Yesterdays", which features Ray Fuller on guitar. Finally, on the bluesy track "If It's The Last Thing I Do", Marilyn presents a vocalese that follows a gentle brass solo that makes for a fitting close to an undeniably heartfelt collection of songs."
'Nightcap' also marks a deepening creative relationship between Scott and Duke, the legendary R&B/Jazz keyboardist and producer who played pivotal roles performing, co-writing and producing individual tracks on 'Take Me With You' (1995) and 'Avenues of Love' (1997). Together they found the balance of songs and styles and Duke added new freshness to these classic arrangements. True to both of their jazz leanings, the two wrote improvisational endings both lyrical and musically to all of the songs, allowing the singer to give more of herself to these versions.This product is manufactured on demand using CD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.
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A Promise Kept October 22, 2004
Guillermo Picasso (West Hollywood, CA)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
This is the album Marilyn Scott was destined to record. Her smooth and sophisicated voice is more than perfectly suited to present this great collection of standards. Unlike some pop/rock vocalists who take on the Pop Standards Songbbook (i.e. Rod Stewart)to salvage a flagging career, Miss Scott's sense of style always pointed to a future masterpiece, and that future is now. And what a price! Get one for yourself, and another to surprise your sweetheart.
Excellent ! February 25, 2005
dapperjoe (New York,NY)
10 out of 13 found this review helpful
Scott has always been a perfectionist,and this album is another gem in her admirable collection of jewels.
She is one of the most consistent and gifted jazz vocalists on the market,sometimes a little overlooked,compare to the too hype,too lucky and too overexposed acts such as Diana Krall,Natalie Cole,Peter Cincotti and the glamourous cover- girls Jane Monheit and Tierney Sutton.
Her phrasing is just superb and soulful,the songs are perfectly
delivered,the feelings are heartfelt and beautifully expressed.
The production,well,the production is simply brilliant. It's another fantastic project by the only and one George Duke who has literally outdone himself in two spectacular productions in a row, this one with Marilyn and ,few months ago, with the latest offering from the incomparable Regina Belle, the magnificent,sumptuous masterpiece 'Lazy Afternoon'.
Here,with George "Midas" Duke's help,everything shines as solid gold.
George,you are a Genius and the number ONE among the jazz pianists, arrangers and producers.
And you ,Marilyn,you are just great !!
Stunning New Effort From Marilyn! October 13, 2004
SoCalJazzFan (Los Angeles, CA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I had Marilyn's new disc on pre-order from Amazon as soon as I saw on her website there was a new one coming. Having been a longtime fan (since '79 and her Dreams Of Tomorrow LP) I was anxiously awaiting some new music from Marilyn, since her last one was the lovely Walking With Strangers back in 2001.
This new album does NOT disappoint! Taking a more traditional approach, she has chosen eight wonderful songs from what is commonly referred to as the "Great American Songbook" and, working with George Duke and a cadre of jazz's "who's who" for musicians, has crafted an enchanting collection of jazz standards.
I've always been a huge fan of Marilyn's voice and it's great to hear her tackling songs of this caliber. Warm and very seductive, the music on this CD just swept me away. I got the CD at work and listened to it for the first time on my way home from work in traffic. It was a soothing way to pass the 45 or so minutes it takes me to get home. George Duke's arrangements are delicious and along with Marilyn's mellifluous voice and delicate phrasing, they have helped inject new life into these classic songs. When I got home, my wife and I listened to the CD again over dinner. We opened a nice bottle of wine (not exactly a "Nightcap" but close enough) and I swear her grilled chicken never tasted so good! We both decided it was the music on Marilyn's CD. We slowed down, we enjoyed a couple glasses of wine and talked about our days' as Marilyn crooned seductively in the background. Needless to say, my wife has now appropriated my Marilyn CD and I was forced to buy another copy for my commute! No mind, it was well worth it and the CD is a bargain at just under $10.
Bravo Marilyn! I hope we don't have to wait another three years for another delightful offering!
What A Great New Discovery! October 20, 2004
C. Johnsen (West Los Angeles, CA USA)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
I picked up a copy of Marilyn Scott's new CD, Nightcap, on recommendation from a friend of mine who is a real "jazzhead". I'm not all that familiar with the jazz genre but I own Norah Jones' 2 CDs and that's about it. I'm a big fan of the female chanteuse/engenue.
I had never heard any of Marilyn's music but I trust my friend and bought her new one. Wow, what a great CD! I knew some of the songs, which was cool and I totally fell in love with her voice! Unlike Norah (who I love), Marilyn's smooth-as-caramel voice possesses a feeling and depth of soul that makes her unique and wonderful.
When I'm finished with Nightcap I fully intend to begin exploring her back catalog - Avenues of Love, Take Me With You, all of it! Also next on my list is a recommendation from my friend to check out Eva Cassidy and Jane Monheit.
I'm turning into quite the "jazzhead" myself.
Whew....give in to this. May 1, 2005
Jazzy Babe (Houston, TX)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Marilyn is smokey, succulent, and passionate. I heard tenor sax, percussion, keyboards, and guitars accompanying with perfectly timed crescendos in "Here's To Life", my absolute favorite song on this cd. The lyrics (I'm guessing the lyricist is Phyllis Molinary since Artie Butler is a producer and keyboard artist)described what many of us feel when reviewing our lives and will leave you completely mellowed out with a huge smile on your face. I cannot play it just once. The selections are all excellent. If you are seeking to add to your female jazz vocalist collection, this is a must have.
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