Urban/pop/dance/indie act Temporary Hero adds "nu-jazz" to its credentials with this album of very special songs made famous by Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby. The artist states this album was four years in the making yet one of the first projects he tackled.
In most jazz purists' eyes these renditions would be deemed "sacrilege" but the contemporary music lovers will find traditionally based vocal arrangements lightly accompanied (in most cases) by sparse elements of electronica. Taking those electronics to another dimension every so often are flourishes of flutes, mandolins, or trumpets, grounding the set just enough to tempt even those who scoff at covers to join in the fun.
Added bonuses: An original jazz composition CALLING as well as a sprightly medley of Bing Crosby's signature holiday classics LITTLE JACK FROST GET LOST and LOOKS LIKE A COLD, COLD WINTER.
In most jazz purists' eyes these renditions would be deemed "sacrilege" but the contemporary music lovers will find traditionally based vocal arrangements lightly accompanied (in most cases) by sparse elements of electronica. Taking those electronics to another dimension every so often are flourishes of flutes, mandolins, or trumpets, grounding the set just enough to tempt even those who scoff at covers to join in the fun.
Added bonuses: An original jazz composition CALLING as well as a sprightly medley of Bing Crosby's signature holiday classics LITTLE JACK FROST GET LOST and LOOKS LIKE A COLD, COLD WINTER.
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