THESE FOOLISH THINGS - Porter, Gregory, Birro, Maiore, Dani

THESE FOOLISH THINGS ( CVLD217 )

Author : AA. VV.
Performer : Cheryl Porter, Kyle Gregory, Paolo Birro, Salvatore Maiore, Roberto Dani

Tracks

01 – My funny Valentine (R.Rodgers – L.Hart) 4'50”
02 – What a wonderful world (GDWeiss – B.Thiele) 4'53”
03 – It's only a paper moon (B.Rose – EYHarburg – H.Arlen) 2'30”
04 – Gee baby, ain't I good to you? (D.Redman – A.Razaf) 4'02”
05 – September song (K.Weill – M.Anderson) 5'34”
06 – Without a song (Youmans – Rose – Eliscu) 5'18”
07 – Young at heart (C.Leigh – J.Richards) 3'35”
08 – What a little moonlight can do (Woods) 3'38”
09 – Come Sunday (D.Ellington) 5'27”
10 – Lover man (J.Davis – R.Ramirez – J.Sherman) 4'38”
11 – Autumn leaves (J.Kosma – J.Mercer) 4'14”
12 – Bewitched (R.Rodgers – L.Hart) 5'42”
13 – Where or when (R.Rodgers – L.Hart) 1'22”
14 – These foolish things (J.Strachey – H.Link – H.Marvell) 5'48”

Total Time 61'40”

Cheryl Porter, voice
Kyle Gregory, trumpet and flugelhorn
Paolo Birro, Grand Piano
Salvatore Maiore, double bass
Roberto Dani, drums

Notes

4 tracks 24bit / 96kHz or 88.2 kHz “live in studio” original recording at Auditorium Pollini,
Padua, on August, 27 – 28, 2001 using the fabolous NAGRA DII

Powerful, moving, inspired and elegant are just some of the words commonly used to describe Cheryl Porter, an international recording and singing artist. A refined performer, she has graced the stages of over 15 countries and has released 14 albums, distinguishing herself for her ability to make every musical style a unique and personal experience.

With a rich and powerful voice, deeply rooted in the tradition of the "Spirituals", his albums range from Gospel to Jazz, Folk, Inspirational and Classical music. Through expressive and heartfelt interpretations, his captivating voice reaches the soul. of every listener. Cheryl is a storyteller: she takes you on an emotional journey, she reveals her soul and tells her secrets.

Cheryl's musical journey began in 1990 when she auditioned for Northern Illinois University School of Music as a joke. However, the joke turned serious when the university, impressed by her talent, offered her a full scholarship to study opera. Surprised, Cheryl accepted the scholarship and began classical vocal training under the guidance of renowned soprano Dr. Edna Williams and Grammy-nominated bass, Myron Myers.

Her musical interests broadened, however, after jazz educator and trumpet player Ron Modell discovered that her musical talents extended far beyond classical music. In 1998, Cheryl was recruited as the lead vocalist for the prestigious Northern Illinois University Jazz Ensemble, one of the top college jazz bands in the United States, known for collaborations with Quincy Jones, Clark Terry, Louis Bellson, Mel Tormé, James Moody, Dizzy Gillespie, and Duke Ellington. For two years, Cheryl found herself touring across America with jazz legends such as Tito Puente, Marshall Royal, Paquito D'Rivera, Claudio Roditi, Dennis DiBlasio, Bob Mintzer of the Yellowjackets, Hal Crook, the Brecker Brothers, and other jazz greats.

Today Cheryl Porter lives in Europe and continues to inspire audiences around the world. She has shared the stage with stars such as Bono from “U2”, Andrea Bocelli, Mariah Carey, Dave Brubeck, Paolo Conte, Katia Ricciarelli, David Crosby, Take 6, the Blues Brothers 2000, and was invited to perform at the wedding of the world’s greatest tenor, Luciano Pavarotti, in 2003.

CDs recorded by Cheryl include: “In the Spirit” , “Best Loved Spirituals” , “Mina in Black” , “Cheryl Porter and The Gospel Train” , “Cheryl Porter Sings Best Loved Gershwin” , “Cheryl Porter Classic Blues” , “These Foolish Things” , “Cheryl Porter Christmas” , “Music in the Air” , “Simply Cheryl” , “Falling In Love” , “Jazz Christmas” , “IGM Live in Chicago” and “What's Going On” , the latter nominated as the best live recording of the year by Live Music Magazine in 2002.

Production: Marco Lincetto for VELUT LUNA
Recording, mixing and mastering: Marco Lincetto
Nagra technical consultant on stage: Maurizio Argentieri
Design and Layout: The Image
Cover photo: Diego Landi
Analog remix and remastering made by Marco Lincetto at MLStudio in Naquera (Spain) on May, 2024