Roseanna Vitro - Clarity Music Of Clare Fischer (2014)

Grammy-nominated vocalist ROSEANNA VITRO debuts 'CLARITY - MUSIC OF CLARE FISCHER,' premiering lyric versions of the composer's outstanding melodies on a new CD from Random Act Records. As a follow-up to her widely-acclaimed project, 'The Music of Randy Newman,' 'CLARITY' once again finds Ms. Vitro focusing her talents on a pioneering composer of renown.

On Clarity, Music of Clare Fischer, Roseanna Vitro pays tribute to a real musicians musician… focusing on the man s life long passion for bossa nova, Afro-Caribbean music..and swing. Her stellar group tackles music by the man who was regarded as a master of harmony by such heavyweights as Gil Evans and Herbie Hancock…You hear Roseanna s sheer commitment and unique spin on Fischer s music, courtesy of pianist Mark Soskin s ambitious arrangements. Sara Caswell s violin weaves a magic spell around Vitro s soulful voice on a new book of lyrics to the masters melodies.

'It has taken two years to cultivate lyrics for Clare Fischer's songs ,' says the seasoned singer and educator. This is the first vocal book of new material by a solo singer of his music.

Tracklist:

01. Morning (6:34)
02. Web Of Love (Inquietacao) (5:27)
03. Love's Path (Love's Walk) (5:32)
04. Seagull (Gaviota) (5:15)
05. Swingin' With The Duke (The Duke) (4:55)
06. Pensativa (6:23)
07. Life's Journey (Pavillon) (5:39)
08. Sleep My Child (Sleep Sweet Child) (4:42)
09. Take Your Breath And Sing (O Canto) (5:51)
10. I Remember Spring (5:58)

Personnel:

Roseanna Vitro: vocals and arrangements;
Mark Soskin: piano and arrangements;
Sara Caswell: violin;
Dean Johnson: bass;
Tim Horner: drums;
Mino Cinelu: percussion;
Brett Fischer: vibraphone (9).