Antfarm Quartet: And I Love Her
Track
And I Love Her
Group
Antfarm Quartet
CD
Dialogues, Pt 2 (Dreambox 1057)
Musicians:
Paul Jost (vocals), Jim Ridl (piano), Tim Lekan (bass), Bob Shomo (drums)
.Composed by Paul McCartney and John Lennon
.Recorded: Spring House, PA, 2007
Rating: 90/100 (learn more)
When a prolific vocalist plants the seed of a down-to-earth pop song in the fertile soil of a copious quartet, it’s guaranteed to thrive. This essential adaptation, set in lush Brazilian-influenced terrain, not only does justice to the original, but transcends it. Shomo cultivates a luxuriant groove that compliments Lekan’s sensitive presence. Jost opens with a diaphanous, unison riff, as Ridl’s rich chords on Rhodes provide the ideal environment for Jost’s misty voice. Ridl’s lithe piano solo leads to vocal improvs, a natural modulation, and multi-petaled piano lines to fade. Those who might believe that classic pop songs have no place in the jazz garden may change their tune when they hear this hybrid cover. This quartet is of a rare genus and I’d bet the farm on them.
Reviewer: Marissa Dodge
Tags: 2000s jazz · beatles covers
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