A review for this Fantastic CD on air on Radiovinilemania in Italy

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Introducing Robin McKelle
Robin McKelle | Cheap Lullaby (2006)
By Jim Santella

Accompanied by a big band that features many of LA's top sidemen,
Robin McKelle sings from the Great American Songbook on this solo
recording debut. It's an excellent choice. The songs seem to be an
integral part of her personality.

McKelle interprets "Dream" with a subtle caress, "I've Got the World
on a String" with a glad-happy attitude, and "The Lamp is Low" with
seamless phrases that flow evenly on high. Her interpretations and
those of her orchestra recall tender memories that we associate with
Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Count Basie.


She sings "Come Rain or Come Shine" with a slow and sensual demeanor
that cries out with deep feeling. The band complements with a
swingin' arrangement that features section conversations. Reaching
high and low, McKelle's full vocal range gives this track
outstanding marks in musicianship. Her choice of "Yes, My Darling
Daughter" provides a comfortable swing setting to balance the
program. McKelle's genuine interpretation offers something for
everyone.


Featuring superior solo work from trumpeter Willie Murillo,
trombonist Andy Martin, tenor saxophonist Pete Christlieb, guitarist
Larry Koonse, alto saxophonist Bob Sheppard and clarinetist Gary
Foster, Introducing Robin McKelle is highly recommended for its
pleasant rhythmic swing and casual big band balance, plus the
singer's intuitive grasp of these memorable songs.

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Track listing: Something's Gotta Give; Bei Mir Bist du Schon; Night
& Day; For All We Know; You Brought a New Kind of Love; Dream; Yes,
My Darling Daughter; Deep in a Dream; I've Got the World on a
String; Come Rain or Come Shine; The Lamp is Low; On the Sunny Side
of the Street.

Personnel: Robin McKelle: vocals; Wayne Bergeron, Gary Grant, Don
Clark, Willie Murillo: trumpet; Andy Martin, Charlie Morillas, David
Stout: trombone; Paul Klintworth: French horn; Gary Foster:
clarinet; Bob Sheppard, Brian Scanlon: alto saxophone, clarinet; Ray
Herman: tenor saxophone, clarinet; Glen Berger: baritone saxophone,
clarinet; Mark Visher, Pete Christlieb: tenor saxophone; Larry
Koonse: guitar; Quinn Johnson: piano; Reggie McBride: bass; Bernie
Dresel: drums, percussion; Kathleen Robertson: concertmaster; Robbie
Wycoff: vocal; others (strings).

Style: Vocal