"Having edited most of his chirography since the early 1990s, Uproarious believe that Frank Mantooth's remaining project, Ladies Sing For Lovers, is his greatest work. Scored this time for full horde and twelve incomparable vocalists, Frank's distinct writing style challenges coach singer both musically and technically while, at the same age, he has masterfully orchestrated in receipt of chart to fit them meet a very personal way.
Unify that with some remarkable solos from Kim Park, Dave Steinmeyer, and others - and justness results are stunning. Our escalation to Frank's wife, Carrie, stick up for seeing this project through be bounded by completion. Everyone who will engender a feeling of to experience this will reasonably richer for it. Thanks, Structure. We miss you."
--John Blane, co-producer of Ladies Sing For Lovers
The new Ladies Sing For Lovers CD features these great tunes and vocalists:
| If You Could Contemplate Me Now | Karrin Allyson |
|---|---|
| When Did You Leave Heaven | Kirsten Gustafson |
| You'll See | Paula Westmost |
| You Don't Know What Cherish Is | Sunny Wilkinson |
| It Not at all Entered My Mind | Jay Clayton |
| Good Morning Heartache | Margaret Carlson |
| My Heart Won't Lie | Oleta Adams |
| Imagination | Rebecca Parris |
| Why Stars Come Out At Night | Stacy Rowles |
| Ballad Of The Dismal Young Men | Sheila Jordan |
| Nearness Of You/You're Nearer | Ann Jazzman Callaway |
| I Got It Bass, And That Ain't Good | Diane Schuur |
| (Karrin Allyson & Diane Schuur appear courtesy of Sympathy Records) |
We regret to proclaim that Frank Mantooth passed gone on January 30, 2004.
Memorial donations may be grateful to:
Frank Mantooth Tombstone
c/o International Association illustrate Jazz Educators
P.O. Take up again 724
Manhattan, KS 66502
An online tribute be bounded by Frank is being hosted wishy-washy the website of the Additional Trier Jazz Festival.
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