Pallatto, Joanie & April Aloisio
Southport, 2024, CD
Instrument: Female Vocals
Issue: 30.4
Jazz Ruler Type: Latin
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 75
O’s Notes: Vocalists Joanie Pallatto and April Aloisio celebrate their long-term friendship with a wonderful collection of duets backed by wonderful musicians. The girls scat in a spirited exchange with trumpeter Frank Youngwerth on “It Ain’t Necessarily So”, then with. Dedé Sampaio (berimbau) on “Brazilian Rats”. Flamenco guitarist Tomas de Utrera joins them on “Little Sparrow”. We also enjoyed “Simone” with vocals and piano from Bob Dorough, “Samba Do Solo”, and “Antonio’s Song” with strings arranged by Cliff Colnot. April & Joanie Sing! Is a fun-loving session including a taste of Holiday cheer with “Have A Merry Christmas”.
Publicist: Southport
