Against All Odds

Artist: Curtis Lundy
Label: Justin Time Records
Category: Music

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Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 068944012923
EAN: 0068944012923
ASIN: B00001NFEW

Release Date: 1999-09-28

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Tracks:

Player's Anthem
Do I Ever Cross Your Mind?
A Long Journey Home
Groydology
Teardrops
Where'd It Go?
Sweet Audrey
Blue Woman
All Things Being Equal Are Not

Customer Reviews:

sheer class.......2004-07-22

This one really lives up to all positive reviews and could be the spiritual successor to the Bobby Watson/Curtis Lundy debut 'estimated time of arrival'from way back in 1977.
On 'Against all odds' every musician shines and generously plays for each other with John Hicks and Tony Wonsey(piano) being especially impressive.
Carmen lundy has vocals on three tracks, my favourite being 'a long journey' which has similarities to jimmy heaths 'the time & the place'(1974).
If you are new to Carmen lundy check out her 1985 track 'never gonna let you go' which also emphasises her impressive vocal range.
Guest musician Roy hargrove is used sparingly yet only adds to the wonderfully organic sound of this brilliant album

Delicious Jazz Platter!!!!.......2003-03-01

This is one of the FINEST jazz albums ever to be released!! Curtis Lundy, who has played with some of the greatest jazz artists ever, is greatly influenced by the career and musicians of Betty Carter. Curtis has produced great sophisticated songs in this work.

The collaboration of the artists are each GIFTED masters in their own right and the blend of their sounds is perfection! Just to name a few are Bobby Watson one of the top altoists on sax for decades; Roy Hargrove a well-respected musician with quite a list of accomplishments on trumpet, flute and flugelhorn; John Hicks on piano whose career has a long and brilliant span; Peven Everett who has played with the likes of the Marsalis brothers to name a few; Winard Harper, as a seasoned jazz performer at an early age has jammed with the top jazz musicians; Anthony Wonsey, a fluid pianist with a great association with the giants of jazz; and Shelley Carrol, brilliant tenor sax man.

Check out (sister) Carmen Lundy's contribution of songwriting collaboration and her incredibly stylish vocals. She shines on "A Long Journey", "Where'd It Go?" and "Blue Woman". An accomplished jazz vocalist in her own name, her interpretations are (as always) rich and satisfying.

One of the real cooking numbers is "Groydology". This song will BLOW YOU AWAY!! It's infectious beginning gradually spotlights each musician's individual artistry as the song continues its funky trek through the swingin' melodies and chords! Nearly 12 minutes long, I never get enough of this song. "Teardrops" has a sultry, haunting feel. Pay special attention to the wondrous solo from Roy Hargrove. "Blue Woman" highlights Carmen Lundy's vocal instrument as one of the most soulful in the jazz world!

A MUST for the jazz music lover. In fact EVERY real jazz connoissuer needs to add this cd to their collection!!!

Buy it for Carmen's superlative vocals!.......2001-03-07

I was already a fan of Carmen Lundy, Curtis' sister, so this CD was a natural choice. She probably has one of the top 10 voices in Jazz today, though her name isn't as well known as her talent deserves. I will never understand why someone with a voice as thin as Diana Krall sells so many records, when there is so much better talent out there.

If you're more impressed by a great voice and a great band than by packaging and album sales, check this one out. I also recommend Carmen Lundy's "Self Portrait". My own favorite track on "Against All Odds" is "Blue Woman", which Carmen shines in.

Curtis Your Time Has Come!.......2000-05-30

This album is great! I enjoyed every song on the album. My favorite tune is "GROYDOLOGY" This tune which features Anthony Wonsey on piano is incredible. A funky little shuffle that keeps coming at you. Curtis adds the flavor that keeps you coming back for more. The next song that I enjoyed was Blue Woman which features the voice of Carmen Lundy was tastefully done in 6 with colorful lyrics. Although Curtis has played with the likes of Betty Carter, Art Blakey, Pharoah Sanders until now he has never received his reconigtion as a writer, composer and artist. Well he has beat the the odds and emerged as an great artist to be recknoned with. Mr. Lundy no longer shall you stand in the shawdows of the great ones, you have earned your place as one of Jazzes premier artists . I only hope that this is the beginning of more great things to come from you and Justin Time Records. Five Stars is not quite enough!.

Against All Odds a pleasant surprise.......2000-01-24

Despite the title (I thought it was going to be a movie soundtrack or Phil Collins pop song) this is an incredible assortment of jazz tunes by a very tight band. The orchestration is superb and the addition of a few vocal tracks by Curtis Lundy's sister makes for great variety. I listened to it on a 400 mile drive and never turned it off. It, along with the new Elliott Caine Sextet disk, Orientation, is now on my jazz top ten list.

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