Eva Cassidy Vocal With Sensational New Big Band Arrangement!
The first release from the forthcoming album JAZZED, It Don’t Mean A Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing) showcases Eva Cassidy at her most exhilarating. Long celebrated for her interpretations of folk, blues and contemporary classics, this remarkable new recording reveals another side of Eva's extraordinary artistry – a jazz vocalist of exceptional imagination, virtuosity and swing.
Originally written by Duke Ellington and Irving Mills in 1931, the song is transformed by Eva's uniquely expressive voice and instinctive musicality, creating a performance that feels both timeless and entirely original. Her effortless phrasing, infectious sense of rhythm and joyful spontaneity reaffirm her reputation as one of the great interpreters of American song.
Complementing Eva's tour de force vocal performance is a spectacular new big band arrangement by composer Christopher Willis. Instantly transporting listeners back to the golden age of American vocal jazz, the arrangement revels in the wit, energy and exuberance of the classic Sinatra era, drawing inspiration from the legendary work of Nelson Riddle and Billy May while allowing Eva's voice to remain firmly centre stage.
It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) is the perfect introduction to JAZZED – an extraordinary new collection celebrating Eva Cassidy's jazz performances and her unique ability to transcend era, style and fashion. Timeless, joyful and irresistibly swinging, it offers a fresh perspective on one of the twentieth century's greatest songbooks while reminding us why Eva Cassidy remains one of music's most captivating voices.
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