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Haunted Haunted, John's first CD, is a collection of 10 original songs as well as Out of This World (Mercer/Arlen) and Whole Lotta Love (Led Zeppelin). After releasing this recording, John was named "Male Vocalist of the Year" at the 1999 Jazz Report Awards ceremony. "...Toronto smoky-voiced jazz
pianist John Alcorn has finally finished his long-awaited debut CD,
Haunted. Produced by Holly Cole keyboardist Aaron Davis and recorded
at Wellesley Sound, the romantic collection sweeps you away. Sometimes
soothing, sometimes sad, it's a sentimental journey to be sure. The album
begins with the jazzy funk of "Out of This World", complete with a
nine-piece string section. There follows the simply stirring "If I Could
Sleep" (lyrics by Arlene Bishop) and the simply unshakeable "Haunted"
(lyrics by Daniel MacIvor) - if you've ever lost a great love or friend,
be prepared to have your heart sink. More empowering is the ballad, "I Do
Not Love You", a happy kick to the sidewalk. On a different level, "Meet
Me At The River" (also MacIvor) has a percussive tribal vibe, while
"Change Your Mind" is a duet with Sony recording artist
Melanie Doane.
Then, brace yourself for the beat-poet jazz version of Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love". Haunted, a year-round Valentine's Day album, was well
worth the wait." Personnel
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