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Natalie Cressman and Mike Bono: Etchings in Amber
ByCressman joins the equally youthful and talented guitarist Mike Bono, the two uniquely cooperating on the nine pieces included on the present Etchings in Amber. Light years different from Cressman's previous recording, Etchings confines the singer to a singer-only role (no trombone) singing lyrics Cressman wrote for several of Bono's compositions, while contributing the music on three of her own lyrics. Touted as "genre-bending" Etchings is actually an atmospheric suite of impressionistic musings. The opening "Dusk" is sensually crepuscular, a mood further enhanced by the complex harmonic pinning composed by Bono. Several of the songs ("Winds of Whims," "Folds of Time") bear the unmistakable fragrance of Joni Mitchell's expansive vision. The album closes with the pastoral "Goodbye Lullaby." Cressman (and Bono) continue to surprise and delight.
Track Listing
Dusk; Wind of Whims; folds of Time; I Look to You; Picture; Trapped in Forever; Mountains of Malaga; Losing Grace; Goodbye Lullaby.
Personnel
Natalie Cressman
tromboneNatalie Cressman: vocals, Mike Bono: guitar
Album information
Title: Etchings in Amber | Year Released: 2016 | Record Label: Self Produced
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About Natalie Cressman
Instrument: Trombone
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