Lyn Stanley - The Moonlight Sessions, Vol. 1 (2017)

'The Moonlight Sessions has a total of 25 songs tracked to be divided into two albums (Volume 1 and Volume 2) in the series. The songs include a number of arrangements that combine classical music with jazz standards for never before created new versions of timeless music. There are also new jazz versions of pop tunes like Willie Nelson's 'Crazy ' and 'Why Don't You Do Right.' Lyn Stanley's Moonlight Sessions project ventures into new musical territory with her creative approach to American music. This time, she borrows from the classical composers-Chopin, Beethoven, Debussy, Mozart, and Ravel to breathe a new excitement into a few jazz standards like you've never heard them before. This is a two-part series released as Volume One with Volume Two to follow. She has also added songs to this special project from the country and pop genres and added arrangement twists with jazz applications that modernize them as they delight your ears. On board for The Moonlight Sessions are her stellar cast of musicians. Piano: Mike Garson, Christian Jacob and Tamir Hendelman; Bass: Chuck Berghofer; Drums: Joe La Barbara, Ray Brinker and Bernie Dresel; Jazz Guitar: John Chiodini; Percussion: Luis Conte; Harmonica: Hendrik Meurkens; Harp: Corky Hale, Carol Robins; Trumpet: Chuck Findley; Trombone: Bob McChesney; Tenor Sax: Rickey Woodard are all on board and recorded. This project's arrangers include, Mike Garson, Christian Jacob, Tamir Hendelman, John Chiodini, Steve Rawlins and Doug Walter. Lyn Stanley is the Executive Producer with Co-Producers Lyn Stanley, Mike Garson and John Chiodini.

TRACKLIST

01. All or Nothing at All (feat. Christian Jacob)
02. Willow Weep for Me (feat. Tamir Hendelman)
03. Moonlight Serenade (feat. Christian Jacob)
04. My Funny Valentine (feat. Mike Garson)
05. Embraceable You (feat. Tamir Hendelman)
06. Why Don't You Do Right?
07. Girl Talk (feat. Mike Garson)
08. Crazy (feat. Mike Garson)
09. Close Your Eyes (feat. Mike Garson)
10. How Insensitive (feat. Tamir Hendelman)
11. Break It to Me Gently (feat. Mike Garson)
12. In the Wee Small Hours