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All Genres > Easy Listening > Crooners/Vocals > DEWEY ERNEY: So In Love (Standards of Excellence, Vol. 6) "Dewey Erney has been quietly working and recording in Southern California for a quarter of a century with some of the area's finest musicians - Luther Hughes, Brian O'Rourke, Dan St. Marseille, Gerry Schroeder, and peerless guitarist Ron Eschete, but this is his first big band CD. Although his musical sensibilities have been shaped by a deep appreciation for Frank Sinatra, Nat Cole, the Hi-Lo's, Jackie and Roy, Mel Torme, Mark Murphy, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan, it isn't possible to identify any of them directly in his singing; he sounds like himself. Tom Kubis is the perfect choice as a bandleader, arranger, and principal performer. The other hand-picked soloists are familiar names on the Southern California and international jazz stage: guitarist Ron Eschete (who appeared on Dewey's first recording and many others since); George Graham, lead and solo trumpet; Kevin Axt, bass; and drummer Paul Kreibich. There is simply no one alive who sings the Great American Songbook more convincingly, more appealingly, or with more authority than Dewey Erney. And no bandleader/arranger swings any harder than Tom Kubis. Together, they're out with the harness off, and the result is an enjoyable ride indeed." Notes by Ken Borgers , noted jazz radio host. BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION ON DEWEY ERNEY "Erney's voice comes across as if it is second nature to him to bring the jazz essence to every melody." Leonard Feather, Los Angeles Times. "Dewey Erney is a vocal craftsman, a singer with fine taste in material who polishes every note he strikes." Bill Kohlhasse, Los Angeles Times What stands out in his voice is the humanity he conveys, how he makes us believe the songs he renders." Zan Stewart, Los Angeles Times "Dewey Erney has a voice with a special timbre. It is, perhaps, like butterscotch. There is a fragility in its polished control that is both arresting and appealing. That quality, a distinct sonic identity, is augmented by the uniqueness of Erney's almost egoless presentation of material. In short, there is a discrete sense of the meaning of a lyric and its melodic basis that informs Erney's reading of songs. That is a rare gift to listeners." Jim Merod, Jazz News (reviewing Dewey's album, "You And The Night And The Music") "Dewey paints scenic soundscapes that make you want to put on your headphones, close your eyes, and just drift into your own imaginary, blissful place." Elizabeth Goodwin, The Jazz World Magazine, Jazz Now "In my humble opinion, I place Dewey Erney in the same company as Vic Damone, Mel Torme and Dick Haymes. His complete mastery of his art is a joy." Michael Lund, Serendipity Records Dewey has all the necessary elements that make a great singer: an excellent voice, phrasing and sense of timing, proper use of dynamics, clear diction, honest heartfelt emotion, musical integrity, and great taste in the material he selects. He truly loves the music he sings and he persuades you to love it too. The music is an extension of him as a person. Here are some of the many musicians that Dewey has performed with over the years: Ron Eschete, Tom Ranier, Gene Harris, Abe and Sam Most, Jake Hanna, Jeff Hamilton, Joe LaBarbera, Luther Hughes, Jack Prather, Daniel and Benjamin May, David Derge, Tom Kubis, Alan Broadbent, Dan St. Marseille, Denny Dennis, Andy Simpkins, Dave Mackay, Brian O'Rourke, Doug MacDonald, Paul Kreibich, Bob Cooper, Frank Rosolino, Bill Berry, Chuck Berghofer, Tom Warrington, Marty Harris, Gerry Schroeder, Ross Tompkins, Jack Sheldon, Lou Levy, Pinky Winters, Gerald Wiggins, Barbara Morrison, Stephanie Haynes, Jimmy Ford, Dick Shreve, George Graham, Kevin Axt, Richard Simon, Dave Carpenter, Dick Hamilton, Eddie Higgins, Ron Stout, Andy Martin, Steve Huffstetter, Lanny Morgan, Pete Christlieb, Frankie Capp, Roy McCurdy, Ricky Woodard, Karen Hammack, Bill Cunliffe, Holly Hoffman, Cecelia Coleman, Frank Potenza, Larry Koonse, Barry Zweig, Karen Gallinger, Kathy Segal-Garcia, Cheryl Barnes, Paul Gormley, Tom Garvin, Jesse and Don Tyler, just to name a few. Dewey has a total of 8 CD's now available and there are more coming. The latest one is the one described above. Check out the artist's website: http://deweyerney.com Track List: 1. In the Still of the Night 2. Just in Time 3. People Will Say We're in Love 4. Begin the Beguine 5. Moment to Moment 6. Make Me Rainbows 7. You Stepped Out of a Dream 8. Old Devil Moon 9. Let's Face the Music and Dance 10. Skylark 11. Mack the Knife 12. When the Sun Comes Out 13. So in Love Other Genres:
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