TONIC Vintage Vocals
TONIC Vintage Vocals
© 2004 SKM Creative, Inc. (825346812427)
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Chicago's top vocal jazz cats set the new standard in modern swing with slick harmonies on pop-jazz classics and smokin' original grooves. This is the future of the American Songbook.
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- 1 Lemon Twist
- 2 Second Date Stomp
- 3 Lazy River
- 4 I've Got A Crush On You
- 5 Hepster's Jive
- 6 Smoke Rings
- 7 Sammy Slick
- 8 I've Got Reservations
- 9 I Thought About You
- 10 Cloudy Memories
- 11 Fancy Feast
- 12 Straight For The Stars (via Lake Shore Drive)
- 13 Tonic
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Winners of the 2005 13th Billboard World Song Contest (Jazz)
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“Welcome TONIC Vintage Vocals with a ball of fire offering that’s pure rollercoaster thrills, a very cool audio ride with a harmonizing technique that is just so smooth. This is not your typical “snake oil” production - TONIC will bring your blood to fever levels.”
Jazz Review
Karl Stober
“TONIC Vintage Vocals have an interesting twist on the usual romanticism involved in producing old-styled harmonic jazz singing; they write new ones. The quartet of singers has worked a classic form of vocal swing. Original compositions run from a hopped-up version of swing in the vein of the modern swing era to a vastly more subdued form, often even in solo slinks. Their four-part harmonies are impeccable and shine clearly.”
AMG - All Music Group
Adam Greenberg
“TONIC Vintage Vocals brings classy harmonics, a lot of great tunes plus some hip vocalizations. This album is as hip as it gets with hints of the Manhattan Transfer but with a bit more muscle in the vocals and arrangements. If you like Swing then cop this disc; it will bring smiles and some toe tapping joy, and that is no jive. 5 Stars.”
EJazz News
John Gilbert
“In swing you have to have the look, but TONIC Vintage Vocals delivers the goods as well. This vocal quartet does more than just cover swing/lounge material; their nine-piece backing band and a few guest musicians expertly play original swing orchestra arrangements, instead of imitating the usual Louis Jordan-style combo. Best of all the originals (written by members of the quartet) stand equally with the covers. With two male and two female vocalists, comparisons to Manhattan Transfer seem inevitable, but TONIC has only existed since 2003 and their harmonies are as good as they come. They may not bring back the style of swing on their own, but this group from Chicago should at least be far more successful than the Cubs.”
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Dave Howell
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Since TONIC Vintage Vocals’ arrival on the Chicago scene in 2003 they've performed for corporate events, clubs, and private venues to enthusiastic and grateful audiences who know great neo-Big Band jazz music when they hear it! What’s the sound? Think Manhattan Transfer meets The Rat Pack…with a little Louis Prima thrown in for solid Swing.
TONIC's self-titled Debut CD (December 2004) continues to receive coast-to-coast airplay on jazz and A/C stations in over 100 large and small radio markets, both nationally and internationally. It was featured on Dave Radlauer's syndicated Jazz Rhythm series and was touted by Julio Martinez of Variety as a contender for the Jazz Vocal Grammy in 2005. Seven of the tracks have held Broadjam Top 10 ratings in numerous categories for over twelve months.
Snazzy 4-part vocals and smooth solo efforts swing on popular jazz favs and smokin' originals in a mix that belongs among the best popular jazz CDs in any collection. Enjoy all 13 cuts on a stylish ride through a wide variety of genres and sounds, from Latin to lounge, jump to lush.
In two short years TONIC Vintage vocals has landed a great niche following worldwide and gotten their catchy, classic sound moving fast and furious into the ears of critics and audiences who dig fine lyrics, sweet melodies, and top-flight vocal flare. The ongoing goal for the group is "To Celebrate the Classic American Jazz Songbook and Introduce New Standards to Keep the Tradition Alive!"
Once you've gotten to know this crew you'll want to check out their second album (October 2005) titled "It Ain't Over 'Til The Fat Man Swings", a hip and solid addition to every Christmas and jazz fan library. With airplay in over 125 national and international radio markets in 2005 and spins on major syndicated programming plus numerous stellar reviews, this anticipated release has become an instant Christmas favorite.
Head for www.TonicVocals.com to check out mp3 cuts, video clips, reviews from industry experts and jazz leaders and more information.
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Featuring:
Jennifer Chada
Karen Multer
Paul Langford
Steve Multer
with:
Paul Langford (piano)
Shawn Sommer (bass)
Tom Radtke (drums)
Kraig McCreary (guitar)
Mark Olen (trumpet)
Jim Gailloreto (clarinet, alto & tenor sax)
Jon Negus (clarinet, bass clarinet, alto & tenor sax)
Ted Hogarth (bari sax, bass clarinet)
Inger Carle, Mark Agnor, Steve Winkler, Rika Seko, Wendy Evans, Katherine Hughes (violins)
Benton Wedge, Michael Hall, Loretta Gillespie (violas)
Wendy Cotton, Diana Parmeter (celli)
Recorded at Chicago Recording Company
Engineered by Mat Prock
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This is what our listeners expect to hear !!
author: Ed & Sally Sullivan (The Blarney Party)A special thank you to "TONIC" for letting the "Blarney Party", AM 1490, WLFN radio in La Crosse, Wi. to be able to feature their new CD. How refreshing it is to provide this great sound to our loyal listeners. Your goal to blend friends and voices together has been accomplished!
Can't stop listening!
author: JennieI've got a crush on Tonic! They maintain the flavor and mood of the old favorites while adding an exhilarating freshness, and their original works are destined to become standards. It's a wonderful group and a must-have CD!
terrific and nostalgic
author: MortWhat a refreshing album. Tonic presents sophisticated and witty original songs mixed with old standards that recalls an era of music that is truly missed. If you like jazz, wonderful harmony, and terrific arrangements, Tonic, the album and the group, is for you.
This one has me dancing!
author: JulietteFrom beginning to end, this CD has me dancing, laughing, tearing up and singing along. My most favorite cuts are "Second Date Stomp" - (A Tonic original song), and "I've got a Crush On You". I start listening, and before I know it, I'm dancing and singing with them. This CD is a "must have"!
I listen to this CD all day long!
author: PamThis is my favorite CD right now. It truly captures the feel of the 30's and 40's. The harmonies are gorgeous and the arrangements are not to be believed. I'm buying this CD for friends and recommending it to anyone who will listen. It's fantastic!