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Splendor in the Grass  (Audio CD) 
by Pink Martini

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"[A] wondrously eclectic tapestry of foreign textures, sounds, and cultures." -- Boston Globe

"This is rich, hugely approachable music, utterly cosmopolitan yet utterly unpretentious. And it seems to speak to just about everybody." -- Washington Post

"Ms. Forbes is an unpretentious, pitch-perfect chanteuse who can be breathy and girlish or sultry. She's ideal for songs that usually revolve around old-fashioned romance; she tempers heartbreak with savoir-faire." -- New York Times

* Pink Martini's three previous albums have sold over 2 million copies worldwide.
* Long-awaited fourth album features several songs in a classic Pink Martini style alongside excursions into 1970s, modernist minimalism, classic ranchera, and swing.
* Partnering with high-powered NYC publicity firm Sacks & Co. (Björk, David Byrne, Buena Vista Social Club) to publicize Splendor in the Grass.
* Famed Dandy Warhols guitarist and leader Courtney Taylor-Taylor appears on the title track.
* Velvet-voiced Emilio Delgado, famous as Luis on Sesame Street, duets with China Forbes on "Sing."
* Legendary 90-year-old ranchera singer Chavela Vargas, formerly the lover of painter Frida Kahlo, guests on Agustin Lara classic "Piensa en mi."
* Popular NPR correspondent Ari Shapiro makes his professional recording debut on the Pink Martini original "But Now I'm Back."

China Forbes: vocals/Timothy Nishimoto: vocals, percussion/ Gavin Bondy: trumpet/Robert Taylor: trombone/Nicholas Crosa: violin/Pansy Chang: cello/Dan Faehnle: guitar/Phil Baker: upright bass/Maureen Love: harp/Brian Davis: congas, percussion/ Derek Rieth: congas, percussion/Martin Zarzar: drums, percussion/ Thomas M. Lauderdale: piano Chavela Vargas: guest vocals/Emilio Delgado: guest vocals/ Ari Shapiro: guest vocals/Courtney Taylor-Taylor: guest guitar

* Ninna nanna
* Ohayoo Ohio
* Splendor in the Grass
* Ou est ma tete?
* And Then You're Gone
* But Now I'm Back
* Sunday Table
* Over the Valley
* Tuca tuca
* Bitty Boppy Betty
* Sing
* Piensa en mi
* New Amsterdam
* Ninna nanna (reprise)

Product Details:
Audio CD Release Date: October 27, 2009
Studio: Heinz Records
Number Of Discs: 1
Average Customer Rating: based on 18 reviews
Track Listing:
1. Ninna Nanna
2. Ohayoo Ohio (Hello Ohio)
3. Splendor in the Grass
4. Où Est Ma Tête?
5. And Then You're Gone
6. But Now I'm Back
7. Sunday Table
8. Over the Valley
9. Tuca Tuca
10. Bitty Boppy Betty
11. Sing
12. Piensa en Mi
13. New Amsterdam
14. Ninna Nanna (Reprise)
 
Customer Reviews:
Average Customer Review:4.5
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5Eclectic  Nov 18, 2009
Pink Martini is expanding its range with `Splendor In The Grass' and I love it. China Forbes is still doing beautiful bi-lingual vocals as Pink Martini fans have come to enjoy. The added attractions on this album are Ari Shapiro doing a vocal, and Gavin Brody on trumpet. You might even hear traces of Sergio Mendes and Brian Setzer jive. You might not like every track, but that comes from pushing the boundaries. For 15 bucks I know you will find something on this album that will make you happy. Pink Martini fascinates me because you never know what they will do next.

5Pink Martini ROCKS, and Jazzes, and blues  Nov 18, 2009
As expected, Pink Martini has come through again. An EXCELLENT eclectic collection of songs and music. I can't get enough!

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5Another Stellar Release  Nov 12, 2009
After three outstanding albums, Pink Martini does it again with a simply stunningly beautiful album. PM fans will not be disappointed.

China Forbes' voice is as exotic, gorgeous and stirring as ever. The songs range from the solemn and moving (Ninna nanna, New Amsterdam) to festive and bouncy (But Now I'm Back, Bitty Boppy Betty). Two songs in the middle are a bit slow, but that's a minor issue, not nearly enough to drop my rating from anything but a solid five stars.

As usual, the CD booklet contains lyrics for all songs (including English translations for foreign language songs) and fun band pictures.

Overall, another stellar release. PM fans, rejoice!

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5what a treat  Nov 07, 2009
These guys are amazing. My girl and never miss them when they tour our area. what can i say about this album,"simply amazing". well done Pink Martini.

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1And I Was So Excited!  Nov 03, 2009
I am a HUGE fan of Pink Martini - I can sing all their songs from the first 3 albums by heart - I've nearly worn OUT my CDs. This CD, however, is an enormous disappointment. New writer? There's no enthusiasm, no 'fun'. China Forbes sounds like she's just seeing the music for the first time - or she's as bored as the listener. The songs do not take advantage of her beautiful voice - they seem to stay close in range, and are ... well, boring, and truthfully? A little 'off'. I'll keep listening to my first 3 CD's (and buying them for gifts) but THIS one's going out in the trash. Really, listen to the first three, and you'll never believe this one is by the same people.

 
 
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