An immaculate soloist, he was also a much admired section player with big and small bands and this 25-track collection gives the best possible picture of his w...
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Among the pianists of the swing era Jess Stacy stood out as the man who could do it all.
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An immaculate soloist, he was also a much admired section player with big and small bands and this 25-track collection gives the best possible picture of his work from 1935 to 1945. For several years Stacy was associated with Benny Goodman and there are four titles here to commemorate that period, three with the full band and "Opus ¾" with Goodman's quartet. On the orchestral "Roll 'Em" Stacy produces a rolling boogie style. After leaving Goodman he became a member of the Bob Crosby's band to be featured on such pieces as "Vultee Special", Ec-Stacy and the Bob Cats' version of "Spain". All three are included here. In 1945 he formed his own big band which featured his wife Lee Wiley as vocalist, but the project was short-lived and is remembered now only by the two titles "Daybreak Serenade" and "It's Only A Paper Moon", both here. Throughout his working life Stacy had an affinity with the Eddie Condon school and there are examples of him playing with such men as Pee Wee Russell, Bud Freeman and Condon himself. --Steve Voce
Advantages: Beautiful, thoughtful lyrics and powerful, soulful vocals Disadvantages: None
...This July, while doing work experience in London, I was lucky enough to attend a promotional gig where Stacie Orrico was performing a few of her new album tracks and endorsing her second album. As a big fan of Stacie and an admirer of her amazing vocal talent and lovely personality that comes across in her lyrics and interviews, I was very surprised and excited to hear that she was back after a very long break during which I had come to the conclusion that she must have, inexplicably, been dropped by her record company following the disappointing sales of her last two singles.
Stacie, however, it emerged, had not been dropped by her record company at all but had simply, through her own choice, taken some time out from music. Stacie described how she had risen to success at such a young age, before even having had her first boyfriend...
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Advantages: Great lyrics and vocals Disadvantages: Not very original
..., as Stacie sings 'There's gotta be more to life, than chasing down every temporary high, to satisfy me' I love this one with its soaring choruses which build up and the obligatory key change for the last chorus that is so typical of pop songs these days but works really well here. This was the second single and may not have done quite as well as stuck but still went top 20.
Bounce back-well this is dull. Boring, repetative rnb pop that could have been sung by anyone, and is no way good enough to be a single. Its pure album filler material that reminds me a little of Christina Aguilera's first album.
I promise- this is the first ballaf on the album and was Stacie's third single off the album. Its fairly sugary sweet and its alright, but its nothing special really. This surprises me as Diane Warren has written some amazing songs before this and so...
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Advantages: Stacie's amazing voice, some brilliant tracks Disadvantages: Quite a few fillers
...and catchy from the start, leading up to Stacie's brilliant vocals accompanied by a strong beat and unusual backing track. The track launches in to a really powerful chorus which carries off the lyrics perfectly. This is a great pop track and it's nice to hear a popstar reflecting on something else besides them and their own "troubles" for once. 10/10
HESITATION is probably the most R&B influenced track, it is quite a laid back track with R&B type beats in the background and a repetitive sound. It is a good, middle-of-the-road track that makes for a good, if not very memorable, listen. The lyrics are again thoughtful and heartfelt about choosing to follow God - "Your heart will never be the same/ Giving up drama's days/ Letting go uneasy way/ When will you ever realize/ Letting go all your lies/ All the pain will subside". 8/10
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very helpful 13.08.2006
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