Wendy Pedersen, Jim Gasior - We Two (2016)

Tracklist

01. The Late Late Show
02. It Ain't Necessarily So
03. If I Should Lose You, If Ever I Would Leave You
04. Everything but You
05. Jitterbug Waltz
06. Besame Mucho
07. The Best Thing for You Just You, Just Me
08. Meet Me at No Special Place
09. 'Round Midnight
10. My Favorite Things
11. Oh, What a Beautiful Morning
12. Exactly Like You

Wendy Pedersen and Jim Gasior have been enduring personalities in the South Florida music scene, each widely known for their passionate commitment to a notable breadth of musical projects, both live and in the studio. Collectively, they have performed and/or recorded with Ricky Martin, Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, Alejandro Sans, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Ariana Grande, Michael Bolton, Natalie Cole, Patti Austin, Smokey Robinson, James Brown, Little Richard, Arturo Sandoval, Benny Golson, Freddie Hubbard, Robin Eubanks, and countless others. As a duo they are dedicated to a deep respect for the Great American Songbook - with fresh arrangements and performances filled with freedom and joy. Their first recording, We Two, will be released in January of 2016.

The songs for We Two were selected for their enduring significance and the creative malleability that they offer. The listener will at once sense their heartfelt appreciation for these well-loved standards. In addition, their partnership embodies all of the spontaneity, intimate communication and fun of a jazz performance.

The playfulness of It Ain’t Necessarily So, the gospel-tinged Oh What a Beautiful Morning, the lonely heartbreak of ‘Round Midnight, and the clever spin on My Favorite Things in 11/8 meter are just a few of the personal and emotive interpretations by the duo.

Wendy and Jim’s sincerest hope is that the listener might experience these songs as if for the first time and feel welcome to share in their lively and lyrical journey.

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