May 20,  · Alison Ruble is a sublime vocalist with an adventurous spirit on her debut CD. Gifted with a rich alto and precise articulation, she blends elements of pop and folk into her infectious arrangement of Cole Porter's "So in Love," while her sublime, deliberate, and funky setting of "If I Had You" casts another chestnut in a very new light. Guitarist John McLean and 8/

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a classic jazz singer..a powerful presence.. - John Callaway, WTTW-TV Chicago. Long an established performer around Chicago, Alison Ruble's debut release brings together some of the scene's most forward thinking players for a set of re-envisioned jazz standards and modern pop tunes, arranged and co-produced by guitarist John McLean.5/5(4).

On her debut album, "This Is a Bird," jazz vocalist Alison Ruble creates an atmosphere where nostalgia and innovation go hand-in-hand. Even the artwork and album title reflect this. Ruble discovered a box of old letters that her mother and grandmother had written to each other, and snippets of the women's handwriting appear on the cover and in.

Alison Ruble: This is a Bird album review by John Barron, published on May 17, Find thousands jazz reviews at All About Jazz!

Her critically-acclaimed debut album “This Is A Bird” (Origin) was named one of “Publisher’s Top Picks for ” on All About exexpreadasstalad.siwitaloctisennacitatakehe.co and one of Public Radio International ‘s “Best Jazz CDs of ” ” --Michael Bonnard, CD Hotlist: Baker & Taylor ”Vocalist Alison Ruble adds her name to the list of great Chicago.

Alison Ruble is a dynamic performer. She has established a reputation in jazz circles as a versatile singer with a warm, engaging sound and a respected bandleader with acclaimed groups. Her style and repertoire give a generous nod to the classic jazz standards, but also incorporate more modern strains, producing a poignant blend of music that.

Alison Ruble - This Is A Bird CD review. concert reviews: cd reviews: interviews: features: ticket swap: music news: Atmospheric and heart-rending Alison Ruble - This Is A Bird (Origin Records) 3 1/2 stars (out of 5 stars) The rest of the album is a collection of atmospheric meditations graced by Ruble's heart-rending vocals and delivered.

Artist: Alison Ruble Title: This Is a Bird Year Of Release: May 20, Label: Origin Records Genre: Jazz, Jazz Vocal, Standards Quality: Flac lossless Total Time: Total Size: MB WebSite: Album Preview.