In Tune International- Singer's Singer
March 1st, 2004

IN TUNE INTERNATIONAL
#145
MARCH 2004

TUEY CONNELL: UNDER THE INFLUENCE
Minor Music Records 801107
www.minormusicrecords.com

Right from the start this hip guitar and banjo-playing singer covers many a jazz vocalist's domain. He is completely at home there. There are a total of 11 songs, 6 of which are in the standard category. This 2002 session was recorded in Koln, Germany. There is much of Mark Murphy and the late Bobby Troup not only in his style but also in the way he swings a song. His ballad voice on "Charade" (Mancini/Mercer) is unique and soothing to the ear. Just wait until you hear his amazing take on "Too Close For Comfort" (Bock/Weiss/Holofcener). It's dazzling. Scatting "Love Me Or Leave Me" (Donaldson/Kahn) he leaves no note unturned. Tuey is another "Singer's Singer" to be on the lookout for.

- Dan Singer

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