Les veus del jazz: Angela DeNiro, "Swingin' with legends"

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Singer Angela De Niro and her husband Ron Apria lead Swinging with Legends, recovering songs popularized by Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald.

Host Pilar Subirà introduces the episode of Café Jazz, focusing on the Swinging with Legends project led by Angela De Niro and Ron Apria. The project specializes in orchestral versions of melodies from the great American repertoire, popularized by artists like Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. De Niro and Apria, who are married, recover these songs and invite legendary jazz stars to participate. The episode details a 1998 recording where they worked with vibraphonist Lionel Hampton, then 90 years old, on John Coltrane's Naima. After this success, they released a second installment in November 2023. This new collection features musicians such as trumpetist Randy Breaker, clarinetist Ken Peblowski, and saxophonist Liu Tabakin. Songs highlighted include the ballad It Might As Well Be Spring. The episode also covers Ken Peblowski's arrangement of Cole Porter's You'd Be So Easy to Love, performed by De Niro. Randy Breaker is invited to record Hello Young Lovers, which closes the session. The format is an interview-style presentation with musical excerpts. Recurring themes include the revival of jazz standards and collaboration with living legends. Key moments include the historical context of the 1998 Hampton recording and the introduction of the 2023 album. The episode emphasizes the project's continuity and musical diversity. It provides insights into the arrangements and performers involved. The host guides listeners through the session, connecting the songs and artists. The tone is educational, focusing on jazz history and performance. The episode concludes with a reminder of the show's schedule and location at Club de Catalunya Música.

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