
Joyce DiDonato: Songplay
2019 release from renowned mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato. Songplay is sure to delight not only listeners of opera, but listeners of jazz and tango as well. The album brings together musicians from numerous genres, hand-picked by DiDonato in a band led by pianist and arranger Craig Terry. Among them are bassist Chuck Isreals, drummer Jimmy Madison, Lautaro Greco on the bandoneon, and trumpeter Charlie Porter.Arie Antiche, Book 1: "Se Tu M'ami" / "Star Vicino" (Arr. Terry for Jazz Ensemble)"Tu Lo Sai" (Arr. Terry for Jazz Ensemble)(I'm Afraid) the Masquerade Is Over (Arr. Terry for Jazz Ensemble)"Lullaby of Birdland" (Arr. Terry for Jazz Ensemble)She Loves Me, Acte 1: "Will He Like Me?" (Amalia) [Arr. Terry for Jazz Ensemble]Le Nuove Musiche: VIII. "Amarilli, Mia Bella" (Arr. Terry for Jazz Ensemble)Lean Away (Arr. Terry for Jazz Ensemble)Arsilda, Regina Di Ponto, RV 700, Act 1: "Col Piacer Della Mia Fede" (Nicandro) [Arr. Terry for JazzGiustino, RV 717, Act 1: "VedrĂ² Con Mio Diletto" (A