{"product_id":"fay-victor-herbie-nichols-sung-life-is-funny-that-way-2cd-set","title":"Fay Victor \u0026 Herbie Nichols SUNG - Life Is Funny That Way [2CD set]","description":"\u003cp\u003eCat. no: TAO15\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFormat: CD 2CD set\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBarcode: 642623801529 \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRelease Date: 05 Apr 2024\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGenre: Jazz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcclaimed vocalist-lyricist-arranger Fay Victor \u0026amp; her Herbie Nichols SUNG Quintet celebrate and thoroughly reconsider the rich legacy of jazz composer Herbie Nichols with Life Is Funny That Way, bringing it singing boldly into this century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing on Billie Holiday, who famously wrote \"Lady Sings The Blues\" to Nichols' \"Serenade,\" Victor developed this deep love project over the course of the past decade, after years of exploring the late composer's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis landmark album also the frst time that a full program of lyrics were written \u0026amp; recorded for Nichols' compositions. The innovative arrangements - also by Victor - are brought to vibrant life by a long-dedicated \u0026amp; deeply gifted quintet of veteran jazz performers, with Michael Attias (alto \u0026amp; baritone saxophones), Anthony Coleman(piano), Ratzo Harris (bass), and Tom Rainey (drums). A group united by their mutual love of both Nichols' writing and Victor's estimable artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source material is from Nichols' Blue Note sessions of 1955-56, plus three compositions not recorded in his lifetime. The erudite \u0026amp; extensive liner notes, which include key elements of Nichols biography, were written by esteemed jazz critic \u0026amp; author Kevin Whitehead (NPR's Fresh Air).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLP includes full-res download card, and is a strictly limited one-time pressing, edition of 500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCD 2CD set Tracks: Life Is Funny That Way \/ The Bassist \/ Bright Butterfy \/ Sinners, All of Us! \/ The Culprit Is You \/ Shufe Montgomery \/ Tonight \/ Lady Sings The Blues \/ Twelve Bars \/ Descent Into Madness \/ Non- Fraternization Clause\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLP 2LP set Tracks: Life Is Funny That Way \/ The Bassist \/ Bright Butterfy \/ Sinners, All of Us! \/ The Culprit Is You \/ Shufe Montgomery \/ Tonight \/ Lady Sings The Blues \/ Twelve Bars \/ Descent Into Madness \/ Non- Fraternization Clause\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TAO FORMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43364730667164,"sku":"TAO15","price":17.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/1_2bc105fc-ecbc-4f9b-bbcc-042609a5ca3c.webp?v=1712180924","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonsmusic.co.uk\/products\/fay-victor-herbie-nichols-sung-life-is-funny-that-way-2cd-set","provider":"Horizons Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}