3 The Marriage of True Minds
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Belgium is
not only the origin of delicious chocolate, but also of the charismatic
singer and pianist Caroll Vanwelden. With her unique Jazz 'N' Arts debut
with the "Shakespeare Sonnets", she majestically conquers new territory
supported by her congenial musicians
Thomas Siffling (trumpet, flgh),
Markus Faller (drums, perc) and
Mini Schulz (double bass). She combines Shakespeare´s sonnets with her own compositions to a ground breakingly
fresh and emotional jazzy sound. The amazing intensity of the
composition elevate Shakespeare´s words to a new dimension. Caroll
Vanwelden´s voice transmits accuracy and comfort with an astonishing
gift to create the appropriate ambiance.
The artist presents each of the selected sonnets in an exceptional
setting: at times forceful, intense, driven, at times, relaxed, mellow,
smooth, then again vibrant and vigorous or cheerful and even sly. The
golden thread of the album called
"Caroll Vanwelden Sings Shakespeare
Sonnets"
is the well-balanced arrangement of all sixteen sonnets.
Caroll Vanwelden, a graduate of the famous London Guildhall School of
Music and Drama - with illustrious graduates such as Orlando Bloom,
Daniel Graig and Dave Holland - is accompanied by a great band with the
skill to play music that combines unparalleled transparency with
plasticity.
With this
album she propels the great Shakespeare unexpectedly into the world of
big jazz librettist and interprets his lyrics into contemporary music in
wonderful arrangements.
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