Arlene Smith

Fri, Dec 3, 2021
at Enoch Turner Schoolhouse

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Arlene Smith by Marie Beyers

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Two For The Road

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‘Two For The Road’ is the latest CD release for long time Jazz Vocalist Arlene Smith. As the name suggests, this outing is presented as a duel effort combining Arlene’s unique vocal talents with the equally accomplished piano accompaniment of Mark Eisenman.

For quite some time I have wanted to record a duo CD – particularly in a relaxed setting – without the restrictions and pressures of a large recording studio. The opportunity arose when John & Patti Loach invited me to their studio – Exactly what I wanted – two musicians/friends who wanted to record some tracks in an intimate way reminiscent of another era; before the trickery of reverb, voiceovers and technicians perfecting each and every note.

Many of these tracks were done in one take – allowing us the freedom of a bended note or an unrehearsed ending. My honesty is in the interpretation of a lyric. Telling the story like it is has always been what I strive to do.

Mark and I have always worked well together. In addition to his exceptional musical abilities as a soloist and teacher, he is a gifted accompanist – most important to a singer – gave me the ‘wings to fly’. We surprised ourselves, had some joyful moments, a few good laughs and I got to sing my heart out on some of my favourite songs !

Wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.

~ Arlene Smith