A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening [CD]

Calabria Foti | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 4, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: CD
• Label: MoCo Jazz
• Run Time: 50 minutes
• ASIN: B000VI29ZU
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #58,232 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Vocalist Calabria Foti explores an evening of romance with lush ballads and uptempo jazz. Singer Johnny Mathis says " . . . some of the most beautiful and artistic music I have ever heard" and composer Johnny Mandel says " . . . one of the best CDs ever". THIS CD INCLUDES A 9" x 19" POSTER OF THE ARTIST. HEAR SOUND SAMPLES AT FotiCD dotcom

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars She Brings Glamour With A Touch of Nostalgia Into Each Song, April 14, 2008

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Rebecca*rhapsodyinblue* (CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening (Audio CD)

"The title 'A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening' perfectly describes this incredible CD from Calabria Foti. It is one of the best records I have ever heard. Calabria is truly a marvelous singer in every way. She has all the technique and musicality you could want, and has the ability to tell a story and touch your heart. Everything about this production sounds just like what I would want it if it were my own. I'm jealous! The string arrangements by Bob McChesney are exquisite, as are his trombone solos. I'm sure you will enjoy this CD as much as I do." ~ Johnny Mandel ~

I couldn't agree more with Johnny Mandel! And coming from a brilliant and talented arranger/composer/conductor himself, he perfectly said all the good things about this sophomore CD of Calabria Foti, "A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening." She's one of the most talented and versatile artists who ever graced the world of jazz for she's not only a great singer, but also an arranger, songwriter and violinist as well. You can hear her violin solo on "Do It Again."

With a set of ten timeless and gorgeous standards from the big names of Tin Pan Alley, the likes of George Gershwin, Jimmy McHugh, Cole Porter, Jule Styne, Harold Adamson, among others, Ms. Foti with her impressive vocal art brings glamour with a touch of nostalgia into each song making this CD so listener-friendly and worthy to be in every jazz lover's music collection.

The ingenious charts were flawlessly co-arranged by Ms. Foti with Matt Harris, Trey Henry, and her husband, trombonist/arranger Bob McChesney, who also plays a notable solo on "A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening," an all-time favorite of mine. She is backed by some of the finest musicians/soloists in the jazz scene today namely Bob McChesney (trombone), Larry Koonse (guitar), Matt Harris (piano), Trey Henry (bass), Rob Lockhart (tenor sax), Dick Weller (drums), Luis Conte (percussion) and a string section composed of 26 musicians who are all skilled in violin, cello and viola.

My favorites? Not a single song, but the entire CD. There isn't any uninspiring track from this set -- they're all winners, but she's truly at her utmost best in "The Touch of Your Lips" where she scats impressively.

"A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening?" Quality time with your special someone: a cozy, candlelight, home-cooked dinner complete with your favorite wine and dessert ... and make this CD a part of it and create some wonderful memories to cherish forever.

Recommended? Most definitely! ... to every music lover who greatly appreciate gorgeous vocal jazz recordings.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The title says it all, September 22, 2007

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Kenneth A. Kensek (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening (Audio CD)

This a wonderfully soothing album; put on the CD and let your cares go out the window, it IS a lovely way to spend an evening.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ms. Foti Scores Again!, October 13, 2007

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Alan H. Grunfeld "myhumblegoodlife.com" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening (Audio CD)

In Ms. Foti's second album, she once again proves her voice is of the highest caliber in the biz; I honestly have never heard better for this genre. Sexy, sultry, perfect intonation, wonderfully clear enunciation, are just a few words to describe her vocal talent. Supported by orchestrations which feature virtuoso jazz trombone and sax playing, these familiar Great American Songbook standards are given new meaning and life.