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Friday Night Special Released on TELARC (CD-83566) April 22, 2003 "When organ jazz was in full bloom, the hierarchy of the jazz community looked down its collective nose at it... But real people loved it, people who dig going to a joint on a Friday or Saturday, have a little taste, and have a good time." -- Producer Joel Dorn, from the liner notes |
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Celebrates the Art of the Song on Friday Night Special Friday Night Special runs the gamut from soul-jazz and bluesy grooves a la Jack McDuff to funky R&B and romantic ballads. Ever since vocalist Janis Siegel co-founded The Manhattan Transfer over three decades ago, listeners, fellow musicians and critics have marveled at her inventive phrasing and richly expressive voice. Siegel has gone on to win nine Grammys and earn tremendous respect in both jazz and pop circles. Friday Night Special, an album that combines Siegel's shimmering vocals with an unusual selection of songs and an outstanding organ/tenor band. Friday Night Special is her second solo project for Telarc and seventh solo outing overall. "We're calling the album Friday Night Special because the organ/tenor sound evokes a late night, last set, soulful jazz feel, like going out on a Friday night with your paycheck in your pocket," says Siegel. "The sound of the organ/tenor combination is infectious, and we tried to recreate that atmosphere in the studio. The players were fantastic and they gelled as a unit amazingly quickly. There was a lot of listening, a lot of laughing and a lot of Virgil's BBQ." | Track Listing | Purchase | Tour Dates | Reviews | |
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