Lisa Hilton - My Favorite Things: Everyone's Jazz Favorites (CD)

"Another tasty collection... quite simply elegant."
Cafe Jazz/Canada

"As stunning as the artist herself... 'My Favorite Things' needs to be yours" Karl Stober/JazzTrenzz

"Hilton's classy, fluid jazz stylings are easy to listen to... 'my favorite things' is a most enjoyable album, offering a blend of more serious music and good-time tunes." MainlyPiano.com

"Lisa Hilton dishes out some classy interpretations... This write was most impressed with Hilton's original tunes." JazzReview.com

"As beautiful as she is talented, there is no doubt that this pianist has a gift for jazz." ThisMonthInMusic.com

"Lisa takes classical jazz tunes and brings them back to life on the piano. This CD will soon become a favorite with jazz lovers." KGPR Radio/Montana

Lisa Hilton/piano
Eric Marienthal/sax
Reggie McBride/bass
Tal Bergman/drums

“Walking back after a jazz concert to my hotel late on a chilly January night, I savored the energy that is unique to New York. In composing I draw from times like these to share my experiences, moods, and emotions: like a musical blog or photo album. The songs on this recording are the moments worth remembering in life; whether they make us smile and dance, or create a wistful ambience. I hope they touch you as positively as they touch me. I admire the beautiful melodies of our great American songwriters of the 30’s, the Blues of the South, and the rhythmic and melodic hooks of classic jazz that was born here in the 1950’s and still sounds cool now. I believe that jazz today can draw inspiration from all these sources and still sound new, while blending with tradition. In the studio, we recorded acoustic instruments without overdubs or similar effects. To keep the improvisational spirit on edge, no sheet music or “charts” were used for the compositions I wrote. I introduced a new song, describe the approach I desired, and then we would immediately record. I encouraged Bobby Militello, Reggie McBride and John Friday to stretch out, experiment, and have fun. Final track selections were made based on expressiveness, not on how “perfect” they were. My goal was to create a tangible mood with each piece, and to enjoy the specific tone and beauty inherent in each instrument. I requested my engineers: Al Schmitt, Steve Genowick, Larry Mah, Doug Sax and Sunny Nam, to keep the sound natural and intimate – including at times the fretwork on the bass, and the pedal of the piano. I hope you enjoy the rich timeless sound they have created here." Lisa Hilton

1. Let's Go!
2. My Favorite Things/ Rogers & Hammerstein
3. Take Five / Paul Desmond
4. Midnight Sky
5. Alice In Wonderland/ Sammy Fain & Bob Hilliard
6. Desafinado /Antonio Carlos Jobim
7. Baja Nights
8. Alfie / Hal David & Burt Bacharach
9. Clearly
10. Seduction/remix
11. So This Is Love
12. They Can't Take That Away From Me/Gershwin
13. Thinking of You
14. Changes