Pianist Andy Ezrin worked with Valerie on the arrangements for the album’s 13 tracks which range from tunes by Cole Porter and Rogers & Hart to Miles Davis to the Beatles.
Vocalist Valerie Joyce debuted with the May 2006 release of New York Blue on Chesky Records. New York Blue is a collection of classic jazz, standards, and pop tunes that showcase the singer's distinctively smoky vocal sound and nuanced performance. Producer David Chesky says, "Valerie has a great feel for the music and has one of the most unique singing voices I have ever heard."
They are joined on the album by musicians Lawrence Feldman on saxophones and Eugene Jackson and Tim Lefevre taking turns on bass for a live recording that is pure Chesky.
Recorded at St. Peter's Church, Chelsea, NYC June 28-29, 2005.
Vocals – Valerie Joyce
Acoustic Bass – John Hebert, Tim Lefevre
Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Lawrence Feldman
Drums – Eugene Jackson
Piano, Arranged By – Andy Ezrin
Engineer – Nicholas Prout
Executive-Producer – Norman Chesky
Producer – David Chesky
Licensed From Chesky Records, Inc.
Mastered At Abbey Road Studios
Phonographic Copyright ℗ Chesky Records, Inc. © 2024 AudioNautes Recordings
Producer David Chesky says, “Valerie has a great feel for the music and has one of the most unique singing voices I have ever heard.”
Valerie Joyce - New York Blue LP HQ-180g, Limited, Numbered - This edition and packaging © 2024 AudioNautes Recordings
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