Sunny Day Theory
Lisa Hilton
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Heat Wave | Lisa Hilton | 4:57 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Melt Down | Lisa Hilton | 4:04 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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So Blue | Lisa Hilton | 5:09 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Ladies of the Canyon | Lisa Hilton | 5:23 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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After the Fire | Lisa Hilton | 4:21 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Sunny Day Theory | Lisa Hilton | 3:36 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Skylark | Lisa Hilton | 2:59 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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So This Is Love | Lisa Hilton | 4:39 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Where Have All the Flowers Gone? | Lisa Hilton | 4:21 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Malibu Morning | Lisa Hilton | 3:04 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Sunset On the Beach | Lisa Hilton | 5:16 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Mercy, Mercy, Mercy | Lisa Hilton | 4:45 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 12 Songs |
Customer Reviews
SmoothJazz.com Review
The theory is, according to Lisa Hilton, “There can be great depth in something as simple as a melody or a walk on the beach… within every blues there can be astounding beauty… and with tomorrow, there is always the hope for a sunny day.” She’s in so deep now she may not even realize that she’s been woven into this American music tapestry… like a flower petal is absorbed into the soil, Lisa Hilton has transcended into a universal jazz consciousness. Surrounded by players who encompass and embrace her, the artful pianist is in top form here with Lewis Nash on drums, Larry Grenadier on bass and Brice Winston on tenor sax. SUNNY DAY THEORY embodies what all great jazz recordings have nestled inside them… organic soul. Eight originals and four covers from critically acclaimed songwriters effortlessly fall into the atmosphere, arriving with confidence and integrity. From Ms. Hilton’s own “Heat Wave” to Joni Mitchell’s 1968 tune “Ladies of the Canyon” to the self-penned title track to the late Joe Zawinul’s “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy,” this recording is sensitive, reflective and timeless. Hilton brings Al Schmitt back for more flawless recording and mixing at the famous Capitol Records Studio in Hollywood, CA. SUNNY DAY THEORY is a beautiful classic, from the inside out.
Sunny Day Music!
Following an especially challenging year in 2007, jazz pianist/composer Lisa Hilton emerged with a fresh new album called “Sunny Day Theory.” The twelve pieces include eight originals and Lisa’s arrangements of four classic tunes and standards. Backed by Lewis Nash on drums, Larry Grenadier on bass, and Brice Winston on tenor sax, Hilton conveys a broad range of emotions, most of which are on the upbeat, optimistic side. It’s no secret that I prefer Lisa Hilton’s solo piano work, but “Sunny Day Theory” is great fun to listen to either with full attention or as background music. I listened to it three or four times while putting together Christmas Eve dinner and found it most enjoyable! “Sunny Day Theory” opens with “Heat Wave,” a feel-good piece inspired by Erroll Garner’s mambos. Fronted by Brice Winston on tenor sax, this piece really gets up and moves! “Melt Down” continues the upbeat pace with a more agitated and slightly frantic mood – one of my favorites. Lisa Hilton is one of my favorite blues players, and “So Blue” is almost as slinky as her “Seduction” (one of my all-time favorites!). Piano with just bass and drums suits this piece perfectly. I also really like Hilton’s breezy but soulful interpretation of Joni Mitchell’s “Ladies of the Canyon,” again perfect with the piano/bass/drums trio. Contrasting with the fun of the previous pieces, “After The Fire” is reflective of the pain and sorrow from the massive destruction of a third fire that raged through Malibu in one season. “Skylark” is a solo piano rendition of this Hoagy Carmichael classic. Reflective with just a taste of the blues, it’s a beauty! “Where Have All the Flowers Gone” is a wonderful instrumental of the Pete Seeger anti-war song – just as timely and haunting as when it was first heard in 1961. Larry Grenadier’s melodic lead on the bass is a delightful surprise! “Malibu Morning” is a second piano solo, capturing the essence of the early morning in Hilton’s beach town – fresh, lazy, and full of promise – beautiful! Joe Zawinul was a good friend of Hilton’s, and his passing was one of the difficult events of 2007. He once told her she should record one of his songs, so she chose “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy,” a great piece and a great tribute to a jazz legend! Lisa Hilton always delivers with each new release, and “Sunny Day Theory” is no exception. It’s a spirited and satisfying hour of jazz piano that will add a little sunshine to any day. Recommended!
Top Albums and Songs By Lisa Hilton
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So This Is Love | Nuance | 6:25 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Seduction | Seduction | 5:04 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Sunday Morning | Midnight In Manhattan | 4:23 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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What's Going On/ Extended Take | Twilight & Blues | 4:44 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Moon River | Twilight & Blues | 6:35 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Wake Me Up When September Ends | Nuance | 3:34 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Woodstock | Twilight & Blues | 6:31 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Blue for You | Twilight & Blues | 4:57 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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29 Palms | Seduction | 4:29 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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When We Met | Jazz After Hours | 2:21 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
