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All successful producers of jazz CDs have a personal winning formula. Initially, they always engage first-class artists. They also
meticulously select an eclectic program of outstanding musical numbers that have not been excessively worn by the years.
In some special cases, the program is based on the works of an American Genius composer.
Paul Gormley, fully aware of these factors, confirms their validity with this CD titled "I'm Just A Lucky So and So."
Frankly, "Luck" had nothing to do with this project. Gormley adhered to the formula that successfully launched his earlier release a
few years ago, (Drop Me Off In Harlem, Talking Dog Music 1001.)
Whenever "Volume Two" appears in the title, it is an accurate indication that the follow-up release is based on the initial CD's success.
This program, with the same instrumentation, again, is wisely drawn from the rich and voluminous body of works of Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington,
positively ranked among the elite song writers of our time.
Fortunately we now have another 51 minutes with The Paul Gormley Quartet's insightful interpretation of the music of Duke Ellington. These tranquil
numbers provide an opportunity to hear the remarkable West Coast jazzmen taking us on another melodic tour that provides a fresh glitter to timeless
melodies; some of which have not shimmered on the musical horizon for years. Repeated plays will reveal the true strength of these cerebral
performances. You will find that there is far more here that what iitiallly meets the ear.
Stand by for "Volume Three"!
Liner notes by: Floyd Levin, author of the acclaimed book Classic Jazz - a Personal View of the Music and the Musicians, published by The University of California Press
Recorded February 20, 21 and March 18, 2006
Talking Dog Studio "A" San Pedro, CA; using the Roland 2480 Digital Studio Workstation
Tracking: Gary Gibbons and Rick Escalante
Produced and mixed by Paul Gormley
CD graphic design by Stacey Stanley, The Notepad
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