Kim Massie
St. Louis vocalist Kim Massie has released her new CD Attitude, recorded live this past September at Jazz at the Bistro. The CD features jazz and blues standards as performed by Kim and a band including Gus Thornton on acoustic and electric bass, Lew Winer III on tenor and soprano saxophones and vocals, Isaac Jerome Harris on drums, and yours truly on piano and Rhodes.
Overall, I'm pretty happy with the way the CD turned out. The recording quality is clear, with only a few balance problems attributable to the circumstances of live performance, and I think the performances chosen for the CD are an accurate representation of what went down that weekend. Given the program of well-known material, the music isn't particularly innovative, but everyone seemed to have a good time and I think that comes across on the recording. Those who are already fans of Kim's will definitely enjoy the album, and I think it may make a few new fans for her as well.
You can read a review and see a track list here, and purchase a copy of the album at one of Kim's live performances. (Full disclosure: I don't get a cut of the sales, as I've already been paid for both the gig and the recording.) No definitive word yet on additional distribution, but my understanding is that it will also soon be available through Kim's Web site and at some local stores, too.
I've played a few gigs with Kim since the dates at the Bistro, and hope to have the chance to perform with her again in 2006. Until then, Attitude is a nice reminder of an enjoyable weekend of music.
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