Title: Me And My Radio Artist: Strong, Anthony Label: Guaranteed! Records Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 5056032322127 Genre: Jazz
10 years, 4 albums and over 300 shows since his debut release, Britishsinger-pianist Anthony Strong has established a reputation as a charismaticsinger, a swinging pianist and, above all, aconsummate performer.His new album, 'Me And My Radio', is Anthony's very own 21st centurymixtape; a collection of classics - old and new - carefully compiled for thosewho share his love of great music, regardless ofstyle.From jazz & blues through to motown & soul, songs made famousby Louis Armstrong, Charlie Chaplin & Ella Fitzgerald sit alongside thoseby Stevie Wonder & Johnny Cash. And, amongst thesegems, a sprinkling oforiginals which could easily have come from a bygone era.But whilst the repertoire is unashamedly old-school, the treatment isdecidedly fresh. Ranging from intimate, all the way through to full big bandand orchestra, this is a record full of colour,warmth and character.Following in the footsteps of the jazz greats who came before him,Anthony honed his craft on stage, performing - to date - more than 300 shows in26 countries. From LA's Hollywood Bowl in theWest, to Shanghai Jazz Week inthe East, as well as many of Europe's leading theatres, jazz clubs andfestivals. Of course, there have been many highlights along the way, including asupport show with the legendary BB King, an appearance on German television, afront page on France's biggest dailynewspaper, a 60-minute feature onAmerica's NPR...But his profile today comes not via a major label campaign or a singlelucky break, but by a decade of touring, performing and, above all,entertaining audiences.On 'Me And My Radio' Anthony takes the dynamism of his last album 'OnA Clear Day' to new heights. With his British charm, intelligent arrangementsand handpicked repertoire, this is anundeniably feel-good listen for 2019.
Tracks: 1.1 You to Me Are Everything 1.2 Ain't Misbehavin' 1.3 My Cherie Amour 1.4 I Can't Give You Anything But Love 1.5 Smile 1.6 Anything Goes 1.7 Like You Do 1.8 On a March Sur la Lune 1.9 Gamblin' Man Blues 1.10 Sixteen Tons 1.11 As Long As She Needs Me 1.12 Ocean
