If you love the sounds of classical jazz, big bands and orchestras you will want to snap up a copy of Hamilton musician Brenda Brown’s debut album, Life Among Giants.
Brown’s rich and smoky vocals envelop the listener and her incredibly expressive voice is perfectly backed up with exciting new arrangements for jazz ensemble and full orchestra.
Life Among Giants is a significant tribute to the era of classic jazz repertoire and hi-fi recordings capturing the richness and energy of big bands and orchestras.
Get ready to hear classics from the North American Songbook including When You’re Smiling, They Can’t Take That Away From Me, Put Your Head On My Shoulder, and an outstanding duet with Juno winner Alfie Zappacosta on The Folks Who Live on the Hill.
Released on May 22/20 the debut follows earlier releases by Brown of two singles, I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.
With hundreds of professional shows to her name, in 2013 Brown teamed up with Canadian jazz musician Ross Wooldridge to record a debut EP. The remarkable debut earned Brown a nomination for Jazz Recording of the Year at the 2015 Hamilton Music Awards.
Discover Brown’s vocal talents below as she performed one of her original songs, Now and Then on the Barber Shop Podcast, November 23/16.
Brown’s latest labour of love is a full length album with spectacular new arrangements of some of the finest songs in jazz repertoire. Her confident and rich voice is a perfect fit for the big band and orchestra, creating lush and authentic sounds.
A stellar group of musicians add to the experience, featuring Terry Clark on drums, Erica Goodman on harp, and a guest appearance by guitarist Reg Schwager.
The album was produced and arranged by Ross Wooldridge and mixed by Jeremy Darby and Ross Wooldridge at Canterbury Music Company in Toronto.
Vinyl and CD copies are also in stock at Dr. Disc in Hamilton. Call for curbside pickup. 905-523-1010
Fans can choose from a limited edition, signed 12″ vinyl album with full notes and a photo gallery from the studio sessions, CD, or digital downloads.