姓名: HelenTheophanous 英文名:- 性别:其他 国籍:- 出生地:- 语言:- 生日:- 星座:- 身高:- 体重:-
Helen Theophanous is half Greek, half Irish and at an early age learned the opening bars of "A Tisket A Tasket" from her Irish mother.
This debut jazz album came about after a chance remark, that it would be good to record some of the songs performed during the year at Ronnies Bar at Ronnie Scotts in London, on the occasions when Helen had been a featured singer invited by internationally acclaimed saxophonist and composer Renato DAiello. This led to a couple of rehearsal sessions and one day in the studio where Bruno Montrone on piano, Dario Di Lecce on bass and Ed Richardson on drums, magically brought Renato DAiellos ideas to life with Helen on vocals. The songs are performed in the same way as at Ronnies Bar with brilliant instrumental solos.
"Renato is a superlative saxophonist with a passionate and poetic soul. He has all the virtues - a beautiful sense of time and pacing and a technique which effortlessly projects his brilliantly flowing ideas." - Ian Carr-Jazz Writer.
Helen performs these arrangements with the Renato DAiello quartet; her voice has been described by Claire Martin OBE as "Stunning.... sexy.....classy.."
"Polka Dots and Moonbeams", sung from the male perspective, takes on a unique personality. "Dancing On the Ceiling" pays its compliments to Chet Baker. "Simple Life" begins simply with Dario Di Lecces bass line,and "April in Paris" goes straight into a gentle swing. Usually performed as a ballad, "Theres A Lull in My Life", is treated to an optimistic latin rhythm, as is "The More I See You". "My One And Only Love" is a classic. The haunting arrangement of Cy Coleman and David Zippels "With Every Breath I Take" perfectly illustrates the brilliant talent of Renato DAiello.
Two guest tracks with other friends are included. "How Deep Is Your Love" by the BeeGees, is an arrangement by Helen Theophanous in collaboration with Janette Mason and performed with Janette Mason (piano) and Simon Little (bass). The arrangement of "I Dont Stand A Ghost Of A Chance" was created in the studio with Simon Wallace (piano) and Paul Jordanous (trumpet).
These beautiful songs spanning over fifty years stand together naturally in this album.