That Healin' Feelin'

With a shared history spanning decades and a sound rooted in both the jazz tradition and the Nordic spirit, the Danish jazz trio Sophisticated Ladies - pianist Marie Louise Schmidt, bassist Helle Marstrand, and drummer Benita Haastrup - unveil That Healin' Feelin'. Formed in 1987 under the mentorship of American trombonist and vocalist Richard Boone (Count Basie Orchestra, Danish Radio Big Band), the trio have built a repertoire that seamlessly blends the roots of jazz with the nuances of Nordic expression.

The album consists of 10 tracks with freshly interpreted standards, original compositions, and beloved pieces from the early days of the ensemble. The album opens with Les McCann's soulful title track, a nod to the group's formative years. It continues with Mary Lou Williams' "J.B.'s Waltz" and "A Grand Night for Swinging", two foundational works from the group's early repertoire. Other highlights include takes on Duke Ellington's "Going Up", Thelonious Monk's "Bemsha Swing", and Abdullah Ibrahim's "Blue Bolero", a trio of towering jazz voices who have left a lasting imprint on the group's sound.

The record is enriched by original compositions: "Svaner i Maj" (Swans in May) by Marstrand, "Gar pa Sol" (Walk on Sun) by Haastrup, and "Uden Ord" (Without Words) by Schmidt. These pieces are deeply rooted in Danish song traditions and reflect the trio's Nordic musical language. Closing with the timeless "What a Wonderful World", the album pays loving homage to Richard Boone, who for more than a decade toured and performed with Sophisticated Ladies. In his words, always spoken at the end of a concert: "What a Wonderful World, and then we go home, children."

That Healin' Feelin' is a heartfelt continuation of a musical dialogue that began nearly 40 years ago, and a testament to the vitality and versatility of three musicians still listening deeply to each other and the world around them.

1: That Healin' Feelin'
2: Swans in May
3: Bemsha Swing
4: Blue Bolero
5: Walk On Sun
6: Going Up
7: Without Words
8: A Grand Night for Swinging
9: J.B's Waltz
10: What a Wonderful World

Number of Discs: 1

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