This is ZAK, a spontaneous lyricist and songwriter. Quite incredible. We will be working together very soon! I am playing flute/sax on these tracks, and the pianist is Joe Vincent Tranchina.
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My article on Italian travel and language
July 31, 2011Please note error in the article: Santa Maria Novella church should be Santa Maria del Fiore.
New CD on Geco Records, Carmelo and Carol Remember: Great Film Music of the Sixties (Carol appears courtesy of Alfa Music/Alfa Projects, Rome)
July 24, 2011Sample 1: I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face
Eight Movie Themes of the 1960s
This is a brand new CD released in February 2011 in Saluzzo, Italy. Now available in U.S. Official release date in Italy is March 2011. Write to sudsaxter@gmail.com to purchase. Samples above.
Here is one Italian announcement:
Some radio DJs’ reactions to the CD:
http://sudsax.bravejournal.com/ (first entry)
Info on specific tunes and musicians: see below in post resembling this one.
New Film of Carol Sudhalter in Milano by Walter Buonfino
March 29, 2011Filmed at Bar Caffetteria Shangri-La in La Bovisa zone
of Milano, Italy
CD Review of ‘Carmelo and Carol Remember’
March 17, 2011Music of the Films of the Sixties. Review by Alberto Bazzurro in AllAboutJazz. Translation to follow shortly.
Carol Sudhalter – Carmelo Leotta | The Great Film Music of the Sixties
New CD on Geco Records, Carmelo and Carol Remember: Great Film Music of the Sixties (Carol appears courtesy of Alfa Music/Alfa Projects, Rome)
February 27, 2011Sample 1: I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face
Eight Movie Themes of the 1960s
This is a brand new CD released in February 2011 in Saluzzo, Italy. Now available in U.S. Official release date in Italy is March 2011. Write to sudsaxter@gmail.com to purchase. Samples above.
Here is one Italian announcement:
1. “Sunday in New York”: In 1963 Nero composed and performed the musical score for the major
motion picture Sunday in New York.
2. “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face” is a song from the 1956 musical My Fair Lady, with
music by Frederick Loewe and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner. Rex Harrison performed in the 1964 film version.
3. “I Ain’t Down Yet”.1960 (wm) Meredith Wilson. The Unsinkable Molly Brown – Broadway, the movie following in 1964, sung by Debbie Reynolds and Harve Presnell
4. “I Will Wait For You” is a song from the French musical The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
(1964). composed by Michel Legrand with lyrics by Jacques Demy.
Performed in the film by Catherine Deneuve, voice dubbed by Danielle
Licari. The English lyrics of the song were written by Norman Gimbel.
5. “Goldfinger” was the title song from the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger. Composed by
John Barry with lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, the song was performed by Shirley Bassey for the film’s opening and closing title sequences, as well as the soundtrack album release.
6. “Moon River” by Johnny Mercer (lyrics) and Henry Mancini (music) in 1961, in the movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s
7. “You Only Live Twice” : by John Barry, lyrics by Leslie Bricusse. title song from the film, sung by Nancy Sinatra
8. “Emily” is composed by Johnny Mandel, with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. It was the title song to the 1964 film The Americanization of Emily, where it was introduced by Julie Andrews.
MUSICIANS:
Carmelo Leotta – bass; Carol Sudhalter – tenor sax and flute; Rick Stone – guitar; Giacomo Riggi – vibes; Vittorio Sicbaldi – drums
Memorial Tribute to Vocalist Myrna Lake
February 22, 2011WRITTEN COMMENTS ON MYRNA LAKE
The tribute was a huge success, with many friends and colleagues of Myrna in attendance, as well as family members Thomas Bruce and Dawn Robertson. Contributions from friends allowed for a huge spread of food. Performers included jazz guru Barry Harris and many more (see attached program). RIP.
