Only standards. The innovation is that all the songs have been re-metabolized on the technical/stylistic baggage and on the musical sensitiveness of the musician.

On Plays And Sings, the young guitarist proves to be an old soul, capable of crafting timeless, yet modern, interpretations of classic fare. While the core trio of Pelled, bassist Tal Ronen and drummer Gregory Hutchinson, are responsible for delivering these charming and swinging performances, a pair of guest trumpeters occasionally join in the music-making. Roy Hargrove provides little asides and some strong solo work on ”Our Love Is Here To Stay,” revels in the grooving atmosphere of Wes Montgomery”s ”Fried Pies,” and follows the changes in mood on a Four Seasons favorite (”Can”t Take My Eyes Off You”), while Fabio Morgera”s pair of appearances feature his clean-toned trumpet work (”Three Coins In The Fountain”) and muted obbligato (”More Than You Know”). Plays And Sings doesn”t present a singer that also plays a little guitar or a guitarist who occasionally picks up a microphone. Dida Pelled sings and plays with equal skill, and her one of kind sound—steeped in tradition while residing deep in a dream—mark her as an artist deserving greater attention.

Track Listing

• Our Love Is Here To Stay
• After You’ve Gone
• Fried Pies
• There’s A Lull In My Life
• Can’t Take My Eyes Off You
• Ir Atzuva – It’s A Sad City
• Three Coins In The Fountain
• More Than You Know
• Stompin’ At The Savoy
• Calcutta Cutie
• That’s All

Additional Details

Label: Red Records

Genre: Jazz

Run Time: 63 mins

Release Date: 04/13/11

UPC: 027312331929