Lisa Bassenge - Canyon Songs
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Vocals – Lisa Bassenge
Drums – Vinnie Colaiuta (A1-3, A5-6, B1-5)
Keyboards – Steve Tavaglione (A1, B3), Thomas Dybdahl (A5)
Electric Guitar – Freddy Koella (A1, A4-6, B1, B3), Tim Palmer (B2)
Acoustic Guitar – Freddy Koella (A2-3, B3-4), Thomas Dybdahl (A5)
Dobro Guitar – Freddy Koella (B1-2, B5)
12-String Acoustic Guitar – Thomas Dybdahl (A6)
Violins – Freddy Koella (A1-3, B2, B5)
Electric Percussion – Larry Klein (A1)
Hammond Organ, Wurlitzer Electric Piano – Pete Kuzma (A1-6, B1-5)
Trumpet – Till Brönner (A1-2, A4)
Bass – Dan Lutz (A2-3, A5-6, B1, B3)
Acoustic Bass – Dan Lutz (B2, B4, B5)
Vibes – Larry Klein (A2-3)
Alto Flute – Steve Tavaglione (A3)
Tambourine – Thomas Dybdahl (A5)
Soprano Saxophone – Steve Tavaglione (B1, B4)
Marimba – Larry Klein (B2)
Mandolin – Freddy Koella (B5)
1 LP, standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : unspecified
Label : MPS
Original Label : MPS
Mastered by Bernie Grundman at Bernie Grundman Mastering
Originally released in 2015
Tracks:
Side A :
- Riders On The Storm
- Angeles
- Aht Uh Mi Hed
- All Stripped Down
- For What It’s Worth
- The Last Chance Taxaco
Side B :
- The Same Situations
- Searching For A Heart
- Her Town Too
- I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times
- Blue Skies
Reviews:
“The re-activated MPS label out of Bavaria has plenty of classic re-issues already out in Germany as well as forthcoming, but is not content to sit on its laurels and is indeed actively promoting new talent. Singer Lisa Bassenge is one such example and her entertaining foray into singer-songwriter territory is significantly aided by having gone over to L.A. and recording with top sessions musicians. Coming along for the journey is trumpeter Til Brünner who adds some lovely jazzy touches to proceedings and overall a relaxed West coast vibe has been created and is totally authentic. An atmospheric opener in ‘Rider on the storm’, a Doors original, is given a light, dreamy treatment and this suits the vocalist’s own range and she sounds something between Astrud Gilberto (albeit in a non-bossa vein) and Rickie Lee Jones who has clearly been a major influence with two of the latter’s songs featured on this album. One of the strongest numbers is the gentle strut of ‘Her town too’ and the rhythm section is at its glorious best here with guitar riffs and Hammond organ making this as especially memorable rendition. Steve Tavaglione stands out for his efforts on both soprano saxophone and keyboards and it is on the former that he accompanies Bassenge on the layered textures of ‘The same situation’. For a left-field choice of song, Shuggie Otis’ ‘Aht uh mi hed’ is a prime contender and for further variety the dub-reggae feel in the intro works a treat. Tom Waits is another musician that Bassenge has listened to repeatedly and of his two offerings covered here, the clubland feel and funkier groove to ‘All stripped down’ features a winning combination of guitar, brass and programming. In marked contrast, the second Waits composition, ‘Blue Skies’ showcases a different side to Bassenge with a country-blues vibe permeating on dobro and Würlitzer. Compositions from Joni Mitchell, James Taylor and Stephen Stills make up the remainder and with producer Larry Klein on board, one cannot help but make comparisons with the likes of Madeleine Peyroux in terms of appealing to a wider audience and spanning the spectrum of roots music. Previously, Bassenge has recorded both in a funk vein with the likes of Pee Wee Ellis and Fred Wesley, while in a more orchestrated jazz idiom she has performed with the WDR Big Band. These multiple experiences have served her well and the intimacy of the musical accompaniment here allied with the quiet introspection of the vocals is one of the reasons this album works as well as it does. It will be interesting to follow whether Lisa Bassenge at some point contributes her own songs on future recordings. For the time being, this will do just nicely.” UKVibe Review by Tim Stenhouse
Ratings :
Discogs : 4,06 / 5 , UKVibe : 4 / 5