Heart by Paul VornHagen

22 May

Written by Lee Prosser
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Paul VornHagen gives the listening audience a nice outing in musical expression in this spirited collection of 13 selections. HEART is a CD with plenty of heart and soul, and highly enjoyable.

Guest artist, pianist/organist Tad Weed gives some imaginative stylings that add luster and verve to the recordings, and the musicians give a lively sound on every song. Some of the songs include "Wake-up Call," "Firefly Mambo," "Secret Love," "Caravan," "Dearly Beloved," "I Didn't Know About You," among others. When Paul VornHagen plays saxophone or flute, the jazz audience is in for a treat, for he gives style, harmony, and verve to his performances.

HEART is a fine collection of songs, and for those who have not heard Paul VornHagen or Tad Weed perform, this is a nice introduction. Give a listen to them both strut their stuff on the song, "I Wish I Knew." Jazz audiences will love HEART for many different reasons.

Additional Info

Artist / Group Name: Paul VornHagen
CD Title: Heart
Year Released: 2001
Record Label: BOPO Records
Tracks: Firefly Mambo and Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most are two songs which reveal the group sound in toto, and are enjoyable. The groups take on the Jerome Kern/Johnny Mercer classic
Musicians: Paul VornHagen on saxophone, flute, ocarina, composer, vocals. Special guest artist: Ted Weed on piano and organ. Kurt Krahnke, acoustic bass. Pete Siers on drums and timbales. Randy Marsh on drums. Jonathan Ovalle on congas, bongos, percussion. Nick Calandra on acoustic and electric bass. Gary Kocher on vibraphone.
Label Website: http://www.boporecords.com
Rating: Four Stars