"I've always wanted to record a CD of jazz standards - I enjoy the challenge of making a standard "mine," and here are some of my favorites. The original "H*Town" is in reference to my hometown Houston, TX, a place with a twang all its own... ~ Helen.
Helenistique, Helen's remarkable follow-up to 'Push', finds her in a trio setting with the amazing drummer Lewis Nash and young bass phenom Derrick Hodge. Piano great Benny Green writes of the recording "I am certain that anyone... will readily appreciate the life-affirming joy, the unmistakable intelligence, and most significantly, the love and dedication which Helen, Derrick, and Lewis have put into this beautiful set of music." ~ freshsoundrecords.com.
Fresh Sound New Talent, FSNT
251, 2006
Recorded 18th (#1-9,11,12)
& 9th (#10) May, 2005
at Acoustic Recording,
Brooklyn, New York
Musicians:
Helen Sung - Piano, Arranger
Derrick Hodge - Bass
Lewis Nash - Drums
Tracks:
01. H*Town {Helen Sung}
(3:01)
02. Lover {Richard Rodgers,
Lorenz Hart} (4:16)
03. Sweet & Lovely {Arnheim,
Tobias, Daniels} (6:47)
04. Voyage {Kenny Barron}
(7:09)
05. Willow Weep For Me {Ann
Ronell} (4:54)
06. Where Or When {Rodgers, Hart}
(4:38)
07. Black Narcissus {Joe
Henderson} (6:03)
08. Bye Ya {Thelonious Monk}
(5:49)
09. Cottontai {Duke
Ellington} (3:04)
10. Carolina Shout {James P.
Johnson} (3:59)
11. Alphabest Street {Prince}
(3:59)
12. H*Town [Reprise] {Helen
Sung} (2:08)
Total Time: 55:21
Credits:
Producer, Liner Notes - Helen
Sung
Executive-Producer - Jordi
Pujol
Recording & Mixing
Engineer - Michael Brorby
Mastering Engineer - Chris
Herles
CD Photography & Design -
Misterarmando Design
Liner Notes - Benny Green
