Monday, August 9, 2021

Natalie Rungan - Jazz Standards Volume 1 (August 9, 2021)

Natalie Rungan, an experienced jazz vocal teacher wanted to create a graded syllabus of jazz standards for students to begin their journey with. With an emphasis on melodies sung as written on score and basic improvisation, the songbird wanted students to grow by learning the language of jazz step by step. Partnering with engineer Talent Mbatha, Natalie thought of none other than the phenomenal Melvin Peters to accompany her on piano. Joining the duo is Shaun Johannes on bass and Bruce Baker on drums. This is the first of three albums of the series.

1. Centerpiece 04:20
2. The Girl from Ipanema 03:17
3. All of me 04:29
4. My Romance 03:33
5. Someday my prince will come 03:09
6. Four 02:08
7. Somewhere over the rainbow 04:46
8. Lakhushon Illanga 05:13
9. I got rhythm 02:50

Natalie Rungan: Vocals
Melvin Peters: Piano
Shaun Johannes: Bass
Bruce Baker: Drums

Recorded by: Talent Mbatha
Mixed and Mastered by: Richard Mitchell