Shout Sister Shout
Steppin' In It with Rachael Davis
© 2006 Shout Sister Shout (747728963322)
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Classic Jazz tunes from the golden age of radio in a vintage string band style.
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Shout Sister Shout: Steppin’ In It with Rachael Davis
Rachael Davis and the boys from Steppin’ In It found a common love for Jazz music of the 1930’s and ‘40’s after playing concerts as a double-bill. The summer of 2006 found the two Michigan acts working at the same festivals, as classic tunes from Nat King Cole or Sarah Vaughan found their way onto set-lists. By the fall, the quintet was dubbed ‘Shout Sister Shout’ (after the Sister Rosetta Tharpe classic of the same name) and an album was in the works. Combining the timeless rhythm section of Steppin’ In It and Rachael’s velvety vocals, this group “creates a live show that is hot, energetic and brilliant…” WXPR Radio- Rhinelander, WI
Their self-titled debut release was recorded on location at The Creole Gallery in Lansing, MI. Built in the late 19th century, the Creole provided the perfect atmosphere to record and album of classic standards, lending to the character of the project.
Although both are known nationally for their folk repertoire, Shout Sister Shout focuses on old-time American Jazz featuring torch swing numbers alongside bluesy ballads. Old-time radio fanatics Steppin’ In It provide the perfect backdrop for Rachael, who posses a voice that demands your attention.
“The quintet is a tribute to the smoky, sophisticated sound of 1930s and '40s jazz, with plenty of influence from Cole Porter, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole Trio and Sarah Vaughan, and it's a trip to hear Davis channel those old greats. Of course, it doesn't hurt to have a bunch of guys playing the hell out of vintage instruments as backup.” The Metro Times- Detroit, MI
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Shout Sister Shout
author: Joanne M GriffinCD was great. Would love to see this collaboration performed live. They really bring the golden age of jazz alive.
- author: Lauri Gartner
Heard it on Interlochen Public Radio so purchased it for my husband for Christmas. CD Baby was very prompt in getting it to me.
- author: Jill / Lakeview MI
Was lucky enough to see this band live in our little hometown music in the park. Absolutely outstanding! She has an amazing voice, along with all other band members voices as well. They each brought something unique that blended perfectly with each other. The voices and each instrument was unbelievablly clean and clear!! So great to see and hear a band this outrageously good and from Mich to boot!!
Shout Sister Shout
author: DeniseI ordered this for my 20 year old son for Christmas. It's nice to see this generation is enjoying a wide variety of music. Great CD. Thanks
- author: Minor 7th Webzine
Rachael Davis lists Etta Fitzgerald as an influence and baby, you better believe it. Clearly, she studied her phrasing and emotional presentation but those smooth-as-butter vocals are all Rachael. The band ain’t no slouch either, delivering arrangements that don’t veer far from the originals but adding some refreshing differences, with guitar, upright bass, harmonica, steel guitar and horns. From the title cut -- a Sister Rosetta Tharpe number -- to Billie Holiday, the band covers a lot of ground. I love the title cut, with its chorus of "Shout Sister Shout" from the men, eliciting a lively response from Rachael, her voice bending and winding around theirs. "No Sale" features an incredible steel guitar solo from Joe Wilson, starting out slow and dreamy, then building up to a flurry of high notes. A steel guitar is not something you’d expect to hear in these classic tunes but Wilson makes his instrument such an integral part of the songs you’d swear you’d heard it on a scratchy 78 somewhere. You’ll recognize some of the pieces, like "Moonlight in Vermont," "Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying" and "It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie." They even tackle "God Bless the Child," Rachael’s honeyed voice revealing a hint of Billie Holliday. Absolutely gorgeous. "Carolina Moon" features more of Joe Wilson’s weeping steel guitar plus a mournful harmonica (played by Andy Wilson) and a solid boom-chucka guitar. The disc ends beautifully with "Don’t Let Your Eyes Go Shopping for Your Heart." With only Rachael’s emotional vocal and expressive guitar by Joshua Davis, it’s a masterpiece. This recording is an absolute must for any fan of classic jazz, the kind that Ella and Billie made.
- author: Mike H
Great musicians and Rachel's amazing voice, an excellent cd. Saw them live a few weeks ago. Why doesn't everyone know about them? Buy this cd!
A great find. I love it!
author: ChristineThis CD is a keeper!! Every song is a delight. I hope more people are give this gem a listen!