"Ballads" is een overzicht van de rustige nummers van de vijf platen die Clemens van de Velde voor 2005 maakte. De 16 nummers zijn afkomstig van "Little Bit Of Love" (1991), "Is It You" (1993), "Did I Tell You" (1995), "Ticket. To Paradise" (1999) en "Off The Road" (2002). Speciaal samengesteld voor de mensen die er eens even rustig voor willen gaan zitten. (GT, Muziekbank)
Voorlopige kroon op haar oevre, natuurlijk verwijzend naar Coltrane's 'Ballads'-album. Luister alleen al naar haar interpretatie van 'Naima'. Met o.a. John Patitucci (b), James Carter, Steve Wilson. "Jazz vocalist Karrin Allyson strikes a sentimental chord with this super fine 2001 release, inspired by tenor sax titan John Coltrane's infamous Ballads LP. The diva exhibits her near flawless phraseology and alluring vigor throughout these wonderfully executed pieces. Allyson also receives exemplary support from what some might consider an all-star band, featuring bassist John Patitucci; saxophonists Bob Berg, Steve Wilson, and James Carter; pianist/educator James Williams; and drummer Lewis Nash. All told, the musicians inject their distinct musical personas into these moving portraitures amid Allyson's trance-like renderings of pieces such as "You Don't Know What Love Is," "All or Nothing at All," and others." (Allmusic)
"The simplest stories often reveal the greatest depth. So, too, can the simplest songs yield richer meaning. Italian pianist Enrico Pieranunzi makes that abundantly clear with "Ballads", an album so gentle it can almost pass by unnoticed. But pay attention and what may appear to be a collection of easy-on-the-ears songs prove to be much more. Throughout, Johnson's robust yet delicately lyrical playing makes for some of the most memorable moments. And Baron, who emerged out of the downtown New York scene as a player who's comfortable in any setting, is especially attuned to Johnson's dichotomous yet focused approach. Like Johnson and Baron, Pieranunzi is capable of much more. But here the song's the thing. His own melodic writing dovetails perfectly with the sourced material. This may not appeal to listeners who are looking for edginess or complexity, but its unassuming stance and sheer honesty make it a meaningful listen for those who are prepared to look beyond its soft veneer." (John Kelman, AllAboutJazz)
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