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Amy Banks - When The Sun
Comes Out Ms. Banks cites Nancy Wilson (one of my favorites) among early influences. Ms. Wilson's style is clearly evident, even with Ms. Banks' career some miles down the road. "Devil May Care" is one of those that's been done to death, and yet it's the one of the tracks that I remember as a highlight, along with the four tracks arranged by pianist-arranger-producer Allen Farnham. Those four tracks also feature Mr. Farnham on piano, and are markedly better than the rest. Someone else must have noticed this, too - because the iTunes version of this album leads with three of the four Farnham tracks. The other tracks have a tendency to stray into odd key changes - although Ms. Banks' original, "Ruined For The Rest" is worth a listen. I'll be looking for the next release from Ms. Banks - who clearly has a lot of talent, when she surrounds herself with the right people. This one is preview-able, and a-la-carte-able at iTunes, where I think you'll find a track or two worth a buck.
And keep an eye out. This
young woman is worth looking for.
- Doug Boynton |
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and one-half microphones (out of four)