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"Linda Ipanema gives a song a personal feeling. Hearing her distinctive sound generates the same sense of excitement I first felt when Barbara Streisand was my TV vocalist. Her great vitality generates the crowds to fever pitch."

~ Joe Franklin

"From the red hot mama Sophie Tucker school of singing, with some Kay Starr brass added, Ipanema is boisterous, fiery, and passionate in her delivery, recalling the days of music halls, revues, and vaudeville. Ipanema's showmanship comes through loud most times, softer other times, but always clear."
~ Dave Nathan, All Music Guide

"As I approached the Daily News stage, a loud clear voice could be heard. Over the heads of the crowd I saw this slight built woman with a big voice. She was Linda Ipanema of the Dixie Cats. She was in a Time Machine because she belted out tunes that go back to the Swing Era. Linda had the crowd in her hands. They were clapping and moving to the beat. There was joy in her voice along with great vocal talent."

~ Ms. Pat Singer
Coordinator of the Annual Brighton Jubilee
Founder/Executive Director of the Brighton Neighborhood Association

"Thank you and the Dixie Cats for the fantastic Dixieland concert. Your choice of music was perfect and your energy and enthusiasm had them literally dancing in the isle!"
~ Cassie Guthrie, Programming Librarian, White Plains Public Library

 


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  Down in Honky Tonk Town Listen to a sample
  House of the Rising Sun Listen to a sample
  Miss Celie’s Blues Listen to a sample
  June Night Listen to a sample
  Cakewalking Babies from Home Listen to a sample

Songs List

  • Cakewalking Babies from Home
  • Baby Won't You Please Come Home
  • Old Time Religion
  • Miss Celie’s Blues
  • June Night
  • New Orleans
  • Ballin' the Jack
  • House of the Rising Sun
  • Down in Honky Tonk Town
  • Makin' Whoopee
  • St. James Infirmary Blues
  • All Of Me

Liner Notes

Review

by Dave Nathan, All Music Guide

Backed by her Dixie Cats, vocalist Linda Ipanema whirrs through a program of New Orleans, swing, and plain Tin Pan Alley tunes. From the red hot mama Sophie Tucker school of singing, with some Kay Starr brass added, Ipanema is boisterous, fiery, and passionate in her delivery, recalling the days of music halls, revues, and vaudeville. Most of the tunes are up-tempo and feature some good traditional jazz playing from the members of the Cats. The clarinet of Orange Kellin, trombone of Dick Brady, and trumpet of Bob Cantwell get a workout on such tunes as "Cakewalking Babies From Home" and "Old Time Religion." In contrast, Ipanema and group clam down for "House of the Rising Sun," the tune that helped put Eric Burden and the Animals on the map. A highlight track is Ipanema's passionate rendition of "Miss Celie's Blues" from The Color Purple, with Jeff Young's guitar providing the main accompaniment. Her swinging credentials are well-established by that 1913 tune that is perennially revived, "Ballin' the Jack." But whatever the tempo and style, Ipanema's showmanship comes through loud most times, softer other times, but always clear. Seeing a live performance of her show must be quite an experience. Until then, this rollicking, fun album is a good substitute.

 

If you would like to buy this CD for $15.00 (postage included),
please send Linda an email at :

LindaIpanema@aol.com

 

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please call 718-934-2264
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