Acclaimed vocalist-lyricist-arranger Fay Victor & her Herbie Nichols SUNG Quintet celebrate & thoroughly reconsider the rich legacy of jazz composer Herbie Nichols with Life Is Funny That Way, and bring it singing boldly into this century. Following on Billie Holiday, who famously wrote "Lady Sings The Blues" to Nichols' "Serenade," Victor developed this deep love project over the course of decade, after years of exploring the late composer's work. This landmark album marks the first time that a full program of lyrics have been written & recorded for Nichols' compositions. The innovative arrangements -also by Victor- are brought to vibrant life by a dedicated & deeply gifted quintet of veteran performers; MichaÃ«l Attias (alto & baritone sax), Anthony Coleman (piano), Ratzo Harris (bass), and Tom Rainey (drums).Â Â The source material is from Nichols' Blue Note sessions of 1955-56, and 3 compositions not recorded in his lifetime. 2xLP With erudite & extensive liners by Kevin Whitehead.

Tracklist:

Life Is Funny That Way
The Bassist
Bright Butterfly
Sinners, All of Us!
The Culprit Is You
Shuffle Montgomery
Tonight
Lady Sings the Blues
Twelve Bars
Descent Into Madness
Non-Fraternization Clause

UPC: 642623801512
Label: Tao Forms
Release Date: 4.5.24
Format: Vinyl

Fay Victor - Life Is Funny That Way (LP)