Matt Dennis
Matt Dennis (1914–2002) was an American singer, pianist, bandleader, arranger and songwriter whose popular songs became lasting standards of the mid-twentieth century.
Born in Seattle into a vaudeville family, he worked as pianist and vocalist before establishing himself as an arranger and composer for the big bands. Songs such as Everything Happens to Me and the jazz standard Angel Eyes entered the lasting repertoire and continue to be sung and recorded.
Compositions by Matt Dennis appear on
Tomorrow, just you wait and see
Pianist Tony Gould and vocalist Emma Gilmartin share a programme of standards and originals, shaped as first-take, spontaneously conceived duets. Favourites sit beside less familiar songs, all chosen for melodic beauty and meaning.
Little Wing: Standards Inspired by Angels
Tried-and-true jazz standards fashioned around the theme of angels. Vocalist Debra Blaquiere is joined by award-winning pianist Joe Chindamo and bassist Philip Rex.
Love Rhapsody
Emma Sidney’s debut jazz album Love Rhapsody traces love in every mood, from triumph to loss. Standards sit beside three of her own songs, sung with swing, Latin colour and intimate ballad feeling.