PETER ELDRIDGE: Fool No More

Peter Eldridge

Fool No More

© 2000 Peter Eldridge (807433100327)

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"Peter Eldridge belongs in the celebrated tradition of melodic poets, most famously represented by such disparate voices as Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor and Van Morrison."

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Peter Eldridge continues to combine all facets of his musical talents into an eclectic mix of performing, recording, composing and teaching. He released his first two solo recordings in 2001-the sophisticated pop of 'Fool No More', a collection of his original music co-produced by Peter and multitalented Ben Wittman, as well as the bittersweet standards found in 'Stranger in Town', produced by Peter and Jean Lignel, featuring an all-star cast of jazz luminaries such as Michael Brecker, Lewis Nash, Claudio Roditi and Romero Lubambo. Both CDs were recorded for the independent label Rosebud Music. This comes after years of dynamic recordings with the Grammy award-winning vocal group New York Voices, which Peter co-founded with Darmon Meader. The group has been touring the world since 1989 and released its sixth CD in 2001, the critically acclaimed Concord album 'Sing Sing Sing', a swinging big band tribute produced by another Grammy winner, Elliot Scheiner. The New York Voices was recently voted "Favorite Vocal Jazz Group" in the 2002 Jazz Times reader poll.

Reaction to Peter's solo projects has been very strong. WICN-FM of Boston gave 'Stranger in Town' its own version of the Grammy award for best jazz album of 2001. The internet music service allmusicguide.com said of 'Fool No More', "Eldridge belongs in the celebrated tradition of melodic poets, most famously represented by such disparate voices as Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor and Van Morrison: singer/songwriters who create catchy, beautiful tunes with insightful lyrics that are both personal and universal..."

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  • Un payo genial
    author: Daniel Buendia

    Eclectic molt interessant from Barcelona Salut per a tot-hom

  • Interesting, Intricate, Imaginative
    author: Rick M

    This has quickly become one of my favorite discs. Lyrics are at times playful, at times deeply emotional and thoughtful. Eldridge's piano playing is a master class in accompanying voice; the voice and piano weave around each other in a beautiful dance. Ben Wittman's percussion work is likewise imaginative and beautiful.

  • Stunning... Flawless performance coupled with the best in arrangement and compos
    author: Neil McGarry

    Breathtakingly beautiful and singularly unique. In one listen I became a huge Peter Eldridge Fan! The singing is spot-on, the lyrics profound yet unpretentious, the chord progressions surprising but always musical.

  • When the gods want to listen to music, this is what they play
    author: Jordan Johansen

    Basically, this CD rocks really hard. It's one of those that you find yourself listening to over and over again. Great instrumentals, ridiculously good singing, unique and interesting melodies, amazing lyrics, what more could you ask for? Peter Eldridge is most definately the man.

  • a joy

    A wonderful discovery and a joy to hear. I'm playing it over and over again.

  • pithy lyrics,sultry voice,creative melodies, great instrumentalists
    author: Stranger in Town

    love the rythms, pithy lyrics, creative melodies

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