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March 2006 Jazz by Fred Bouchard These vocalists rework swing standards and sentimental ballads, scat not a whit and rekindle a safe, cozy post-World War II mentality. Ron Kaplan / Weber Iago: These two pros make good music. Kaplan's warm voice and Iago's spunky piano navigate an amiably plausible set of standards and sambas. A sparkling chart, brisk pace and gritty solo help Iago breathe life into the often maudlin "A Very Good Year." On "Alfie", Kaplan invests the gigolo role with a modicum of experience, and retells "Who Can I Turn To?" as a tale of quiet desperation.
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