JD Walter - The Last Muse (2023)

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Artist:
Title: The Last Muse
Year Of Release: 2023
Label: Arkadia Records
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz
Quality: FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 52:06
Total Size: 260 MB
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Tracklist:

1. The Song Is You (feat Jean-Michel Pilc) (05:18)
2. Dedicated To You (04:12)
3. The Last Muse (feat Becca Stevens & Julius Rodriguez) (05:31)
4. You Go To My Head (feat Jim Ridl) (05:26)
5. The Way You Look Tonight (feat Steve Rudolph) (04:39)
6. Turn Out The Stars (feat Jean-Michel Pilc) (04:10)
7. JD Walter & Dave Liebman – Here I Am There I Go (feat Ari Hoenig & Jim Ridl) (05:47)
8. You Always Hurt The One You Love (feat Jean-Michel Pilc) (04:44)
9. It Could Happen To You (feat Ari Hoenig, Steve Varner & Tony Marino) (05:42)
10. So Wonderful (Now) (feat Orrin Evans) (02:20)
11. I'll Be Seeing You (feat Ari Hoenig, Tony Marino & Steve Varner) (04:13)

This remarkable album features acclaimed vocalist JD Walter at his best - a master of heartfelt ballads and exciting uptempo tunes.

JD Walter has assembled a number of stellar musicians, including NEA Jazz Master Dave Liebman, Ari Hoenig, Julian Rodriguez, Jean-Michel Pilc, Orrin Evans, Jim Ridl, Becca Stevens, and others to create a thrilling and touching musical experience.

A masterful scatter, he effortlessly spins syllables and notes, creating a powerful sonic dance with his voice. The album presents eight Jazz Standards by such composers as Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein, Johnny Burke and Jimmy Van Heusen.

JD Walter has a true gift for infusing familiar standards with new energy and fresh interpretations. He also showcases his talent as a lyricist and composer with the title track, The Last Muse, as well as Here I Am There I Go, and So Wonderful (Now), where his musical poetry speaks of love and heartbreak with a unique style.