Andy James - Rhythm in New York (2022) '2022

Tracks list

Tracklist:

1. I'm Gonna Live Till I Die (feat Nate Smith, Marcus Strickland, Adam Rogers &
Alex Acuna) (04:10)
2. Day Dream (feat Nate Smith, Chris Potter & Adam Rogers) (06:07)
3. Walk On By (feat Marcus Gilmore, Chris Potter & Alex Acuna) (04:41)
4. Time To Think (feat Marcus Gilmore, Chris Potter & Alex Acuna) (05:03)
5. El Ritmo (feat Nate Smith, Chris Potter, Adam Rogers, Alex Acuna & Rogerio
Boccato) (06:18)
6. I Can't Stop Loving You (feat Nate Smith, Marcus Strickland & Adam Rogers)
(04:57)
7. What The World Needs Now (feat Marcus Gilmore, Chris Potter, Alex Acuna &
David Mann) (04:24)
8. Think Of Me (feat Nate Smith, Chris Potter, Chico Pinheiro, Alex Acuna &
Rogerio Boccato) (03:48)
9. People (feat Nate Smith, Marcus Strickland & Adam Rogers) (04:59)
10. When I Look In Your Eyes (feat Nate Smith, Chris Potter, Marcus Strickland,
Adam Rogers, Alex Acuna, Terell Stafford, David Mann & Marshall Gilkes) (06:31)
11. The Best Is Yet To Come (feat Nate Smith, Adam Rogers & Marcus Strickland)
(03:37)
12. This Girl's In Love With You (feat Nate Smith, Marcus Strickland, Adam
Rogers, Chico Pinheiro, Alex Acuna & Rogerio Boccato) (05:11)
13. There Will Never Be Another You (feat Nate Smith, Chris Potter, Adam Rogers
& Chico Pinheiro) (04:15)
14. I'll Be Seeing You (feat Nate Smith, Chris Potter, Adam Rogers, Chico
Pinheiro & David Mann) (04:28)
15. Just In Time (feat Marcus Gilmore & Chris Potter) (04:15)



 Read MoreOn her latest album for Le Coq Records, James captures the vibrant
tempo and exhilarating thrills always unfolding in the thoroughfares of the city
that never sleeps. Due out April 15, Rhythm in New York features a stunning mix
of classic standards and original music inspired by life in Manhattan. As has
become standard for Le Coq releases, the album boasts an unparalleled line-up of
in-demand musicians, all of who have captivated audiences on the bandstands of
New York and beyond.

James’ key collaborator on Rhythm in New York is John Patitucci, who not
only graces every track with his virtuosic bass playing but co-wrote several
tunes with James and his daughter, singer-songwriter Greisun. They’re
joined by pianist Jon Cowherd, drummers Nate Smith and Marcus Gilmore,
saxophonists Chris Potter and Marcus Strickland, trumpeter Terell Stafford,
flutist David Mann, guitarists Adam Rogers and Chico Pinheiro, and
percussionists Alex Acuña and Rogerio Boccato. Additionally, Cowherd and
Patitucci collectively arranged all 15 songs on the album.

While Patitucci has been a key member of the Le Coq family since its launch, he
and James furthered their collaboration last year with the collaborative outing
An Evening with John Patitucci & Andy James, which inaugurated the
singer’s venture into original compositions.

“Although I’ve always loved the songs of the past – who
wouldn't? – I thought it was time to express myself more as a writer of
music on this album,” James explains. “I feel it's necessary to
convey my sentiments in music so I can grow further as a singer and musician. My
collaboration with John Patitucci and his daughter Greisun has been an enormous
pleasure for me. They are so talented and always know what I'm looking for;
which I’m sure is helped by their family bond.”
 
Speaking of family bonds, James’ other co-writer on Rhythm in New York is
her husband and dance partner, Le Coq founder Piero Pata, who contributed to two
new pieces on the album, “Time To Think” and “Just In
Time.” As James explains, “Working with Piero has really been easy.
Wherever I am, he seems to catch and remember the melodies that I've been
casually humming around the house and later brings them to me with lyrics
already attached. It makes a great start for a song. Of course, then I sink my
teeth into them and change just enough to make it me.”

In writing as well as selecting songs for the album, James thought back over the
many memorable visits she’s enjoyed to New York City, stretching back to
childhood trips with her parents, who would occasionally travel to the States on
business and bring their artistic daughter along. As an adult she would return
often to soak in the nightlife and take in the influences that helped forge her
own singing style.

“My first walk in Central Park in the snow will always be a
highlight,” James recalls. “I will never forget the colors of Times
Square at night, the people swarming all over the place with excitement, the
magnitude of the shows on offer on every street. I would wander for hours
finding one exciting nook and cranny after another to enjoy musicians. Whether
at Birdland Jazz Club or the Village Vanguard, there was always someone special
to admire.”

Rhythm in New York spotlights a wide variety of moods and styles, while
showcasing the jaw-dropping musicianship of the assembled artists. James so
admires her collaborators that in at least one instance – her and
Pata’s own “Just In Time” – she decided to remove her
vocals altogether and let the band shine on their own. But throughout, from the
enticing, Bossa-inflected opener “There Will Never Be Another You,”
through the lush original ballad “Day Dream” and the
Flamenco-inspired “El Ritmo,” to the wistful farewell of
“I’ll Be Seeing You,” James finds endless inspiration in her
adoration for the city.

“I tried to capture my feelings when I was younger, to convey my
impressions traveling to this great city,” she explains. “New York
is a city of love in many ways, and its people have proved this on countless
occasions. The beauty of the seasons always leaves me breathless. It has so many
musical tastes for anybody to enjoy: R&B, pop, opera, musical comedy, and of
course my favorite, jazz. It is one of my favorite places on Earth.” 

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