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Christian Josi
Alive & Swingin'
Genre: Jazz

Track Listings (11) - Disc #1
1. Intro/How Are You Fixed For Love
2. I Could Write A Book
3. Sweet And Lovely
4. Gotta Be This or That
5. Strangers When We Meet
6. A Nightengale Sang In Berkley Square
7. The Girl In My Dreams (Tries To Look Like You)
8. 'Taint What You Do (It's The Way That'cha Do It)
9. Lulu's Back In Town
10. April In Paris
11. Smack Dab In The Middle

CD Details

All Artists: Christian Josi
Title: Alive & Swingin'
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Large Armadillo Music
Original Release Date: 11/21/2003
Release Date: 11/21/2003
Genre: Jazz
Style:
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 775020530027

Synopsis

Album Description

Alive & Swingin? features eleven classic songs recorded in NYC?s Nola Studios and Back Pocket Studios in the mid- ?90s, just before Josi went to London to record his MasterMix debut. Four of the tracks, including "Gotta Be This or That" and the haunting "April in Paris" feature an all-star quartet led by veteran pianist Tony Monte. The additional seven tracks, such as "How Are Ya Fixed For Love" and the hyper-swinging "Smack Dab In The Middle" were recently recorded at Back Pocket Studios with a 16-piece big band led by John Colianni, the bright young pianist and former musical director to Mel Torme.

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CD Reviews

Absolutely fabulous!

04/30/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Rarely in life do you ever hear or see God given talent, and Christian Josi embodies that. His voice (only getting better with age since his last album) is smoother than ever. His phrasing and personality in his songs shine through with sincerity and at times, a little frivolity. You might be tempted to compare him to Hoboken, NJ's native son, but don't -- he's a crooner for the new millenium. "Fixed for Love" and "Sweet and Lovely" -- two great tracks. You won't be dissapointed in this modern crooner who drinks Budweiser, chain smokes, and wears leather pants."

Sensational Recording

Conley | Alexandria, VA | 02/11/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Pop Alive & Swingin' in the HiFi, mix a cocktail or two, grab your "Basie Boots" and enjoy the masterful, command performance of Christian Josi and his remarkable musicians. Whether you're in the mood to swing or mellow out, Alive & Swingin' has got you covered; it is an absolute essential for anyone who appreciates artistry at its very best."