| 1. That's What She Says |
| 2. Ticket to Ride |
| 3. Take Five |
| 4. Both Sides Now |
| 5. The William Tell Overture |
| 6. A Little Luck |
| 7. Fly Me To The Moon |
| 8. The Windmills of Your Mind |
| 9. Rosanna |
| 10. America The Beautiful |
Editorial Reviews
A-cappella.com, October 2005
This monster of an album, is like Singers Unlimited for the 21st Century: world class, wonderful!
Product Description
From the moment that the first vibrant chords of Manfredo Fest’s infectious groove of "That’s What She Says" vibrate the ear, to the last skin-tight tones of Toto’s slick and streetwise "Rosanna," Voice Trek’s An A cappella Trek illustrates to jazz music lovers that the journey of a thousand notes begins with just one trek. Highlights include a mind-blowing version of the Beatles "Ticket to Ride," Brubeck’s streamlined "Take Five" with it’s sleek vocal-sax and vocal drum solos, and Michel Legrand’s "Windmills of Your Mind" spun as a funky Hip Hop track topped with a voice-horn solo. An A Cappella Trek is well worth the trip!
An A cappella Trek
I've been listening to Voice Trek since the 80's, yet they never cease to amaze me with their freshness, their vitality, their versatility and their virtuosity.
The first time I heard them at the original Dakota Bar and Grill, I was thrilled to hear Gene Puerling's "Singers Unlimited" sound again. They were stunning, brilliant, and they captured my heart. But over the years could they break the mold, go beyond, develop their own sound and style, be innovative? The answer is a resounding yes - with this release!
The opening and closing tune titles set up a musical travelogue, a trek if you will, through space and time. Let's take the tour!
Start with a Minnesota/Brazil connection with Manfredo Fest's classic "That's What She Says", a delightful contemporary sound combining the coolness of a Minnesota winter with the steamy jungle heat of Manfredo's homeland.
Next stop, the UK, with the Beatles's "Ticket To Ride" ala hip jazz-rock.
Time to lay back with a cool, refreshing "Take Five". A key change signals a switchup from the percussive background harmonies of the beginning to the lush sustained chords in the next "take".
Continue your break with a philosophical contemplation of Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now", good conversation with your best friend or lover, sometimes quiet, sometimes dynamic.
Next, put on your tux - we're going to the opera! Rossini's "William Tell Overture" is a dazzling display of Voice Trek's pyrotechnic abilities and dynamic range, but they don't take themselves too seriously as they expose the sense of humor always present in their live performances.
Experience the warm romantic glow of a fireplace with "A Little Luck". But who needs luck when you're this good?
Time for some fun. Let's samba to the Moon! At my place, we'd start a conga line. Don't blink or you'll miss Kevin sneaking in a tritonal transition on bass here and there. Ole!
How about tilting at some "Windmills", but not in Holland. The impressionistic rubato opening verse ensemble work is perfect for Michel LeGrand's pensiveness. Then we get to boogie with a nice mix of Denis's warmth and some hip street smarts.
"Rosanna" reminds us that love TOTOlly exists in the eternal, yet also in the immediate "now". Scat a bit, be obsessed with Rosanna, scat, obsess as you hold her tight. Oh, the glory of young love!
And now the journey comes to a close. Let's not forget who we are and where we come from - "America, The Beautiful". Please pass the hankies.
Vocal jazz is considered to be a very narrow genre, but Voice Trek will not be constrained by any musical boundaries. Buy this cd and take the Voice Trek today!
By the way, who am I? Just a jazz fan who happens to live in the Twin City area. I've never written any kind of review beyond than a 3-word "Hey, that's great", until today. Voice Trek moves me. They are sure to have the same effect on you.
This monster of an album, is like Singers Unlimited for the 21st Century: world class, wonderful!
Product Description
From the moment that the first vibrant chords of Manfredo Fest’s infectious groove of "That’s What She Says" vibrate the ear, to the last skin-tight tones of Toto’s slick and streetwise "Rosanna," Voice Trek’s An A cappella Trek illustrates to jazz music lovers that the journey of a thousand notes begins with just one trek. Highlights include a mind-blowing version of the Beatles "Ticket to Ride," Brubeck’s streamlined "Take Five" with it’s sleek vocal-sax and vocal drum solos, and Michel Legrand’s "Windmills of Your Mind" spun as a funky Hip Hop track topped with a voice-horn solo. An A Cappella Trek is well worth the trip!
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ASIN: B000BM6N12 Release Date: 2005-10-04 |
Tracks:
- That's What She Says
- Ticket to Ride
- Take Five
- Both Sides Now
- The William Tell Overture
- A Little Luck
- Fly Me To The Moon
- The Windmills of Your Mind
- Rosanna
- America The Beautiful
Product Description
From the moment that the first vibrant chords of Manfredo Fests infectious groove of Thats What She Says vibrate the ear, to the last skin-tight tones of Totos slick and streetwise Rosanna, Voice Treks An A cappella Trek illustrates to jazz music lovers that the journey of a thousand notes begins with just one trek. Highlights include a mind-blowing version of the Beatles Ticket to Ride, Brubecks streamlined Take Five with its sleek vocal-sax and vocal drum solos, and Michel Legrands Windmills of Your Mind spun as a funky Hip Hop track topped with a voice-horn solo. An A Cappella Trek is well worth the trip!Customer Reviews:
They did it again!.......2006-02-28
I've been listening to Voice Trek since the 80's, yet they never cease to amaze me with their freshness, their vitality, their versatility and their virtuosity.
The first time I heard them at the original Dakota Bar and Grill, I was thrilled to hear Gene Puerling's "Singers Unlimited" sound again. They were stunning, brilliant, and they captured my heart. But over the years could they break the mold, go beyond, develop their own sound and style, be innovative? The answer is a resounding yes -
The opening and closing tune titles set up a musical travelogue, a trek if you will, through space and time. Let's take the tour!
Start with a Minnesota/Brazil connection with Manfredo Fest's classic "That's What She Says", a delightful contemporary sound combining the coolness of a Minnesota winter with the steamy jungle heat of Manfredo's homeland.
Next stop, the UK, with the Beatles's "Ticket To Ride" ala hip jazz-rock.
Time to lay back with a cool, refreshing "Take Five". A key change signals a switchup from the percussive background harmonies of the beginning to the lush sustained chords in the next "take".
Continue your break with a philosophical contemplation of Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now", good conversation with your best friend or lover, sometimes quiet, sometimes dynamic.
Next, put on your tux - we're going to the opera! Rossini's "William Tell Overture" is a dazzling display of Voice Trek's pyrotechnic abilities and dynamic range, but they don't take themselves too seriously as they expose the sense of humor always present in their live performances.
Experience the warm romantic glow of a fireplace with "A Little Luck". But who needs luck when you're this good?
Time for some fun. Let's samba to the Moon! At my place, we'd start a conga line. Don't blink or you'll miss Kevin sneaking in a tritonal transition on bass here and there. Ole!
How about tilting at some "Windmills", but not in Holland. The impressionistic rubato opening verse ensemble work is perfect for Michel LeGrand's pensiveness. Then we get to boogie with a nice mix of Denis's warmth and some hip street smarts.
"Rosanna" reminds us that love TOTOlly exists in the eternal, yet also in the immediate "now". Scat a bit, be obsessed with Rosanna, scat, obsess as you hold her tight. Oh, the glory of young love!
And now the journey comes to a close. Let's not forget who we are and where we come from - "America, The Beautiful". Please pass the hankies.
Vocal jazz is considered to be a very narrow genre, but Voice Trek will not be constrained by any musical boundaries. Buy this cd and take the Voice Trek today!
By the way, who am I? Just a jazz fan who happens to live in the Twin City area. I've never written any kind of review beyond than a 3-word "Hey, that's great", until today. Voice Trek moves me. They are sure to have the same effect on you.
Voice Trek's Best Selling Jazz Album Of All-Time.......2006-02-10
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