Leslie Brown

Tenderly
Bmakin Music

Comments (0) By Jon Solomon Thursday, Sep 20 2012

Save for a rousing take on Duke Ellington's "Caravan," Leslie Brown's Tenderly is an unhurried affair — and that's as it should be, because the singer's relaxed delivery is suited to songs that are slow and slinky, such as opener "He Must Be in Love" and the gorgeous title track. Even the Champs' normally upbeat "Tequila" is slowed down a few notches, turned into a laid-back, swinging groove by drummer Ben Makinen, with some deft piano playing by Art Lande. Elsewhere, the Eagles' "Hotel California" and Pink Floyd's "Welcome to the Machine" get innovative jazzy treatments. Brown is in complete control of her voice, and there's a certain purity that runs throughout the disc, which is ideal for late-night listening.

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lydiabflorez43

this is great I love the beat is very mellow and it relaxes you

benmakinen
benmakinen

Thanks Jon - glad you like our music! Leslie & I have finished tracking original tunes at Silo Studio here in Denver for a 2nd disc to be released next year - Cheers!

 
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