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Bassist and singer Jim Ferguson is undoubtedly a minority: people who sing and play an instrument in the jazz world are very few and far between. They might sell a whole lot of CDs (think Diana Krall and Harry Connick Jr., if not 1998's surprise breakthrough Patricia Barber), but there aren't a lot of instrument-handling crooners about. Ferguson is even odder, playing acoustic bass while singing. But he's a wonder. He holds a great Southern-tinged voice, something that alternately echoes Lyle Lovett in its inflections, Mose Allison in its phrase shapes, and a mix of Mel Torme and Chet Baker in its moods. The tunes Ferguson calls denote the chain of influence (note Allison's "Swingin' Machine" and the "The Real Thing," coauthored by Torme and accorded Baker collaborator Gerry Mulligan), with swing pervading the CD as a shade rather than a full color, a vibe rather than a frank rhythm. Tenor saxophonist Chris Potter is in great form, caressing his phrases rather than bolting them to the floor. If it's a fine croon set into a slender jazz quartet context that you're after, check this out. --Andrew Bartlett
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  • Star FullStar FullStar FullStar FullStar Full Posted: October 27 2008 review from Amazon User

    "Pretty Bass" fun and touching

    ...Jim Ferguson's "Not Just Another Pretty Bass" is one of my favorite albums -- full of playful fun and touching sentiment. read more

  • Star FullStar FullStar FullStar FullStar Full Posted: January 17 2006 review from Amazon User
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    as well as lovely intonation, he has beautiful diction, so you can understand every word of every song - yet it is as easy and natural as speech.

    top notch singer

    ...Jim has a totally beguiling sound of his own. The supporting musicians are always tasteful and Jim's bass playing is superb. This album shows great diversity (the title track's a hoot) and may wel ... read more

  • Star FullStar FullStar FullStar FullStar Full Posted: March 26 2000 review from Amazon User
    Pros & Cons :
    nashville jazz--i love it!

    Smooth & cool

    ...Nashville jazz--I love it! Jim Ferguson has a voice as smooth as silky velvet. read more

  • Star FullStar FullStar FullStar FullStar Full Posted: January 19 2000 review from Amazon User
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    one of the best jazz albums of the past decade.

    A Great Album

    ...One of the best jazz albums of the past decade. Loved the bass playing and title track. Good job on the piano Pat Coil. read more

  • Star FullStar FullStar FullStar FullStar Full Posted: January 19 2000 review from Amazon User
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    with all due respect to the new york jazz scene, this album is such a breath of fresh air in comparison to most modern jazz.

    Not Just Another Pretty Jazz Album

    ...This cd is simply amazing. I bought it while I was in Nashville after a music teacher at MTSU suggested that I listen to it. With all due respe ... ten jazz albums of the ninties. Great job, ... read more

  • Star FullStar FullStar FullStar FullStar Full Posted: December 29 1999 review from Amazon User
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    as a terrific change of pace from rap, hip-hop, pretty-boy vocal groups with boring harmonies and country singers in big black hats, jim ferguson's not just another pretty bass cd is a breath of musical fresh air.

    ...As a terrific change of pace from rap, hip-hop, pretty-boy vocal groups with boring harmonies and country singers in big black hats, Jim Ferguson's Not Just Another Pretty Bass cd is a breath of m ... read more

  • Star FullStar FullStar FullStar FullStar Full Posted: October 8 1999 review from Amazon User
    Pros & Cons :
    ! after reading a bio of jim we contacted him via e-mail and discovered he was going to be in our vicinity in one week as a back-up player with crystal gayle.

    ...He is writing actively and will have another CD out in the spring,with more of his own tunes on it. Again our assessment of his playing and personality can't be too enthusiastic. He is simply ... read more

Product Specs for Not Just Another Pretty Bass

Artist: Jim Ferguson
Format: Import
Number Of Discs: 1
Category: Audio CD
Brand: Challenge
Label: Challenge
Manufacturer: Challenge
Product Group: Music
Release Date: 1999-06-01
Tracks: Not Just Another Pretty Bass Early Autumn Blame It On My Youth While We're Young South To A Warmer Place Swingin' Machine Lazy Afternoon Charade The Real Thing Autumn Serenade I Get Along Without You Very Well
Part Number: 73160
UPC: 608917316025
ASIN: B00000J8B0

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