Barbara Morrison Live at the 9:20 Special

Barbara Morrison

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 10, 2002)
• Original Release Date: December 10, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Springboard Producti
• ASIN: B00007LV78
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #182,123 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist
Barbara Morrison has performed with a virtual "who's who" of the Jazz and the Blues worlds including legends, Dizzy Gillespie, James Moody, Ron Carter, Etta James, Esther Phillips, David T. Walker, Jimmy Smith, Johnny Otis, Dr. John, Kenny Burrell, Terence Blanchard, Joe Sample, Cedar Walton, Nancy Wilson, Mel Torme, Joe Williams, Tony Bennett, and Keb' Mo (Kevin Moore).

She has been featured on over 20 recordings in almost every genre from traditional Jazz and Blues to Gospel and Pop. Her melodic voice, with its two-and-a-half-octave range, are known worldwide, as are her rich, unique, soulful and highly spirited interpretations of both, familiar Jazz and Blues classics, and original contemporary tunes. Most striking is Ms. Morrison's ability to belt out down-home, soul-stirring Blues. Breathtaking are her impassioned renditions of old and favorite torch songs.The ‘All Star Swing Band’ features Ruth Davies (bass), Danny Caron (guitar), John Haynes (drums), Charles McNeal (tenor saxophone), John R. Burr (keyboard), and Steve Campos (trumpet). Individually, these musicians have played and recorded with artists ranging from John Lee Hooker and Charles Brown to McCoy Tyner. This group of top Bay Area talent came together on May 30, 2002, to back Barbara Morrison for this performance and recording.

Product Description
On Thursday, May 30, 2002, Barbara Morrison took to the stage at the 9:20 Special in San Francisco and delivered one of the truly memorable nights of live music for dancers in recent history. Backed by a band of some of the best musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area, Barbara energized, enchanted and amazed a sold out crowd of Lindy Hoppers and Jazz and Blues aficionados. Recorded by one of the top live recording engineers in Northern California, the magic of this evening is now finally available for everyone in Barbara's latest CD release: "Barbara Morrison Live at the 9:20 Special".

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Do you like Jazz, Lindy Hop or great music? - BUY THIS CD!, November 14, 2003

By A Customer

Okay - I admit it - I think Paul and Sharon are really cool.

In case you are wondering - Paul Overton and Sharon Ashe are world class dance instructors who definitely know 3 things:
-They know how to dance and teach dance
-They know how to throw a great dance(the 9:20 Special)
-They have impeccable taste in music

This CD combines those three things - this 9:20 Special combined a great singer backed by a fantastic band with an energetic group of dancers and got one special evening. Unfortunately I can't say I was there, but I am happy to say they were nice enough to put it on CD

If you like jazz, blues or standards you will love Barbara Morrison and her band of accomplished musicians ripping thru this collection of great songs. Just look at the track list.
If you like to lindy - this is a must for your collection. Although some of the songs are little long, they are all perfect for dancing. They were even nice enough to put BPMS on the track list

Listen to it, love it, buy it.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you like jazz.., December 19, 2002

By	K. Buxton (Pasadena, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Buy this CD. The live show was fantastic and the CD captures the feeling of being there very well.

5.0 out of 5 stars All Swing, No Filler, July 23, 2007

By	Robert Szarka (Norwich, CT USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

To be honest, there's no single track on this CD that numbers among my favorites, and I rarely listen to it outside of DJing swing dances. But there's a reason every swing DJ I know owns this recording: it's solid dance music from beginning to end! If you've seen Morrison perform, you already know why she's a favorite of lindy hoppers; if not, buy this CD and find out.

If you can't get enough Barbara Morrison, I also recommend Live at the Dakota (for listening, but not as much for dancing).