Having a Ball in the Room

by Joe Bourne

Overview

Although Joe Bourne is a veteran jazz vocalist, he may be a new name to American audiences because he spent a quarter century in the Netherlands before returning home. In his salute to Nat King Cole, Bourne chose an interesting mix of songs while avoiding the seemingly obligatory "Straighten Up and Fly Right" and "Route 66." Bourne has a warm, swinging tone that complements the material, in arrangements by pianist Gary Moran that incorporate portions of Cole's original charts while adding modern touches. Bourne also updates some of the lyrics with modern references without going overboard. Bassist Scott Black and guitarist Ed DeLucia provide a strong rhythmic foundation. But a tribute like this one invites direct comparison to the original artist. Since most of Nat King Cole's recordings of the 16 tracks heard on this CD are readily available, it is difficult to imagine many jazz fans seeking out Joe Bourne's CD of similar interpretations. ~ Ken Dryden

Product Details

Release Date:	11/02/2004
Label:	LOCAL
UPC:	0825346520629
Rank:	69682

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Joe Bourne & The Step in Time Orchestra and Singers   Primary Artist
Joe Bourne   Primary Artist,Vocals
Ed DeLucia   Guitar
Scott Black   Double Bass
Gary Moran   Piano

Technical Credits

Traditional   Composer
Johnny Marks   Composer
Bill Austin   Composer
J. Fred Coots   Composer
Irving Berlin   Composer
Jack Rollins   Composer
Clifford R. Burwell   Composer
Ben Raleigh   Composer
Fred Wise   Composer
Francis Henry   Composer
James V. Monaco   Composer
James Pierpont   Composer
Bobby Troup   Composer
Sam M. Lewis   Composer
Jule Styne   Composer
Nat King Cole   Composer
Mel Torm¿¿   Composer
Matt Hyde   Composer
Ray Evans   Composer
Redd Evans   Composer
Milton Delugg   Composer
Mitchell Parish   Composer
William Chatterton Dix   Composer
Robert Wells   Composer
Joe Bourne   Composer,Executive Producer
Josh Young   Photography,Booklet Design
Steve Nelson   Composer
Bruce Smith   Composer
Ron Alfred   Composer
William Stein   Composer
Martin Adriaanse   Engineer
Henry Nemo   Composer
Jimmy McHugh   Composer
James W. Alexander   Composer
Edward Heyman   Composer
Fred E. Ahlert   Composer
Dorothy Fields   Composer
Smokey Robinson   Composer
Victor Young   Composer
Sammy Cahn   Composer