''The George Cables Songbook'' is an album by pianist
George Cables
George Andrew Cables (born November 14, 1944) is an American jazz pianist and composer.
Early life
Cables was born in New York City, United States. He was initially taught piano by his mother. He then studied at the High School of Performing Ar ...
that was recorded in 2016 and released on the
HighNote
HighNote Records is a jazz record company and label founded by Joe Fields with his son, Barney Fields, in 1997.
Joe Fields worked for Prestige Records in the 1960s, and in the 1970s founded Muse Records. After he sold Muse, he started the Highn ...
label.
Reception
In
JazzTimes
''JazzTimes'' is an American magazine devoted to jazz. Published 10 times a year, it was founded in Washington, D.C. in 1970 by Ira Sabin as the newsletter ''Radio Free Jazz'' to complement his record store.
Coverage
After a decade of growth ...
, Mike Joyce said "Even pianist George Cables’ most devoted followers are apt to be surprised by this collection of original compositions-not so much by the quality of the writing, as Cables’ credentials are unassailable, but by the freshness, appeal and promise heard in this new collaboration with singer and lyricist Sarah Elizabeth Charles. In Charles, Cables has found a musical soulmate who is profoundly attuned to his repertoire and playing".
[Joyce, M]
JazzTimes Review
accessed February 26, 2019
Track listing
All compositions by George Cables except where noted
# "Traveling Lady" – 6:22
# "AKA Reggie" – 7:26
# "The Dark the Light" (lyrics by Sarah Elizabeth Charles) – 6:49
# "For Honey Lulu" (lyrics by Charles) – 5:49
# "Melodious Funk" – 6:27
# "Face the Consequences" (lyrics by Charles) – 5:20
# "Colors of Light" (lyrics by Charles) – 8:42
# "Think on Me" (lyrics by Janice Jarrett) – 5:55
# "The Mystery of Monifa Brown" – 7:55
# "Baby Steps" – 6:19
# "Suite for Sweet Rita" (lyrics by Charles) – 5:43
Personnel
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George Cables
George Andrew Cables (born November 14, 1944) is an American jazz pianist and composer.
Early life
Cables was born in New York City, United States. He was initially taught piano by his mother. He then studied at the High School of Performing Ar ...
– piano
*
Essiet Essiet
Essiet Okon Essiet (born September 1, 1956 in Omaha, Nebraska) is an American jazz double-bassist.
Essiet's parents were Nigerian immigrants to the United States.Lara Pellegrinelli, "Essiet Essiet". '' The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz''. 2nd edit ...
–
bass
*
Victor Lewis
Victor Lewis (born May 20, 1950) is an American jazz drummer, composer, and educator.
Early life
Victor Lewis was born on May 20, 1950 in Omaha, Nebraska. His father, Richard Lewis, who played saxophone and mother, Camille, a pianist-vocalist ...
– drums
*Sarah Elizabeth Charles – vocals (tracks 3, 4, 6–8 & 11)
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Craig Handy
Craig Mitchell Handy (born September 25, 1962) is an American tenor saxophonist.
Born in Oakland, California, he attended North Texas State University from 1981 to 1984, and following this played with Art Blakey, Wynton Marsalis, Roy Haynes, Ab ...
– saxophones, flute (tracks 3, 4, 6 & 8)
* Steve Kroon – percussion (tracks 3, 4 & 8)
References
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George Cables albums
2016 albums
HighNote Records albums