2019 release from renowned mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato. Songplay is sure to delight not only listeners of opera, but listeners of jazz and tango as well. The album brings together musicians from numerous genres, hand-picked by DiDonato in a band led by pianist and arranger Craig Terry. Among them are bassist Chuck Isreals, drummer Jimmy Madison, Lautaro Greco on the bandoneon, and trumpeter Charlie Porter.
1 Arie Antiche, Book 1: "Se Tu M'ami" / "Star Vicino" (Arr. Terry for Jazz Ensemble)
2 "Tu Lo Sai" (Arr. Terry for Jazz Ensemble)
3 (I'm Afraid) the Masquerade Is Over (Arr. Terry for Jazz Ensemble)
4 "Lullaby of Birdland" (Arr. Terry for Jazz Ensemble)
5 She Loves Me, Acte 1: "Will He Like Me?" (Amalia) [Arr. Terry for Jazz Ensemble]
6 Le Nuove Musiche: VIII. "Amarilli, Mia Bella" (Arr. Terry for Jazz Ensemble)
7 Lean Away (Arr. Terry for Jazz Ensemble)
8 Arsilda, Regina Di Ponto, RV 700, Act 1: "Col Piacer Della Mia Fede" (Nicandro) [Arr. Terry for Jazz
9 Giustino, RV 717, Act 1: "Vedrò Con Mio Diletto" (Anastasio) [Arr. Terry for Jazz Ensemble]
10 "(In My) Solitude" (Arr. Terry for Jazz Ensemble)
11 Doppo Tante E Tante Pene: XVII. "Quella Fiamma" (Arr. Terry for Jazz Ensemble)
12 "Caro Mio Ben" (Arr. Terry for Jazz Ensemble)
13 L'amor Contrastato, R. 1.76, Act 2: "Nel Cor Più Non Mi Sento" (Rachelina) [Arr. Terry for Jazz Ense
14 Spring Is Here: With a Song in My Heart (Arr. Terry for Jazz Ensemble)
2019 release from renowned mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato. Songplay is sure to delight not only listeners of opera, but listeners of jazz and tango as well. The album brings together musicians from numerous genres, hand-picked by DiDonato in a band led by pianist and arranger Craig Terry. Among them are bassist Chuck Isreals, drummer Jimmy Madison, Lautaro Greco on the bandoneon, and trumpeter Charlie Porter.