Ya-de-ya
A laid-back nightclub scene, a smoothed-out jazz band, and Linda Cable’s strong voice pouring down like silver: this classic LP from the Melbourne jazz singer gathers seven original songs in that polished club mood.
Virgil Donati drums
Peter Jones keyboards, synthesiser
Jeremy Alsop bass
Bill Harrower saxophone, flute
Bobby Venier trumpet, flugelhorn
Alex Pertout percussion
Roger McLachlan bass
David Jones drums
Jim Kelly guitar
Lisa Edwards background vocals
Roz Bazzani background vocals
Mark Domoney guitar
Linda Cable leads a polished Melbourne jazz ensemble through seven original songs that sit between nightclub soul and contemporary jazz. The set rests on her strong, clear voice and a tight band of keyboards, horns, bass, guitar, drums and percussion, with several of the players also writing for the album.
Reviews
There seems to be a fair amount of intelligence involved here and so there is not a great deal of smoke. It's a clean burn as they say … all flames, and clingy ideas and memories working overtime behind your eyeballs.
Artist
Linda Cable
London-born Linda Cable built her singing career in Australia, moving from blues into a distinctive jazz style. She is known for a strong, clear voice on up-tempo numbers, moody ballads and her own songs.
Audio previews
Tracks
- Cats in the Kitchen Linda Cable 6:12
- Betcha (Do It) Linda Cable Jim Kelly 5:17
- Street Kids Linda Cable 3:55
- Eastology Linda Cable Peter Jones 4:00
- Bells of Freedom Linda Cable 7:38
- Speak to Me in Chinese Jeremy Alsop 5:54
- Golden Door Linda Cable 4:58
Performers
- Linda Cable
- Virgil Donati · tracks 2, 5 and 6
- Peter Jones · keyboards, synthesiser
- Jeremy Alsop · bass · all except track 4
- Bill Harrower · saxophone, flute
- Bobby Venier · trumpet, flugelhorn
- Alex Pertout
- Roger McLachlan · bass · track 4
- David Jones · tracks 1, 3, 4 and 7
- Jim Kelly · tracks 1–3
- Lisa Edwards
- Roz Bazzani
- Mark Domoney
Composers
Peter Jones
Peter Jones is one of Australia's finest jazz pianists, known for performances that have impressed audiences worldwide. Between tours he composes, arranges and conducts in Melbourne's recording and television studios.
Jim Kelly
Jim Kelly established himself as a gifted contemporary guitarist and composer when he formed Australia's leading jazz-rock fusion band Crossfire. He remains in great demand at jazz festivals and live music venues.
Jeremy Alsop
Jeremy Alsop is an Australian bassist, composer and producer, long based in Melbourne, whose rock-steady and adventurous bass anchors contemporary jazz and groove settings.
Where to listen
Ya-de-ya is available for streaming through Spotify and Apple Music. It can also be purchased through the iTunes Music Store.
Ya-de-ya is available as a CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer online ordering.
Product details
- Catalogue number
- MD 3061
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Total playing time
- 37 minutes 54 seconds
- Producer
- Jeremy Alsop
- Recording Engineer
- Michael Letho
- Thanks to
- Creative Australia
- Release date
- 1985
- Musical work
copyright - © 1985 Move Records
- Sound recording
copyright - ℗ 1985 Move Records
- Categories
- Australian, Jazz
- Genre
- Jazz & Improvised
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574306125
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