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Tish Oney: The Best Part
ByStylistically, Oney has a quiet, precise and conservative approach to vocals that is not unlike that of Dr. Darden PurcellWhere the Blue Begins (Armored Records, 2017) and Easy Living (Armored Records, 2017). Both singers are lyric-and melody-conscious, thoughtful in their arrangements, and ever dedicated to the spirits of the composers. As educators, this serves them well.
Having addressed the Great American Songbook on her previous recordings, Forever Mind (DTG Productions, 2001) and Sweet Youth (DTG Productions, 2011), Oney sharply focuses her intentions with The Best Part. Exciting are the three never-before-heard Peggy Lee-penned songs, "Most of All I Love You," "I've Got a Brand New Baby," and "I've Been Lonely Too Long," making this recording a Lee lovefest. Oney assimilates these songs, presenting them cooly and as her own. Chiodini, as is already clear, is a great accompanist for the singer, never crowding her or allowing her to crowd him. "Sweet Angel" and "Conundrum" illustrate this.
The Best Part is part of a progressive revolution taking place in Oney's thought and art. It will be interesting and welcome to see how this develops.
Track Listing
Most Of All - I Love You; Dust Off Your Dreams; I've Got a Brand New Baby; Grab a Little Bit of Golden Sunshine; Sweet Angel; One More Spring; Conundrum; I've Been Too Lonely For Too Long
Personnel
Tish Oney
vocalsTish Oney, Vocals; John Chiodini, Guitars; Chuck Berghofer, Bass; Ray Brinker, Drums
Album information
Title: The Best Part | Year Released: 2019 | Record Label: Blujazz Productions