by Adorjan Horvát
Ronny Whyte, Whyte Witchcraft Review
Ronny Whyte is a revered fixture of the New York jazz and Cabaret scene, but his achievements go beyond the confines of Manhattan. His career spans decades. For two years Ronny appeared Off-Broadway in the hit musical Our Sinatra as well as its two national big band tours which played more than 90 cities. He was featured twice at New York’s JVC Jazz Festival, and there was inducted into the Cabaret Jazz Hall of Fame. Whyte has recorded eleven CDs and his latest effort Whyte Witchcraft is a timeless collection of Cy Coleman classics, featuring the Cecilia Coleman Big Band with special guest Eddie Monteiro.
Whyte has an elegance and panache to his delivery that is pure classic, its brims with sophistication and rings with charm.
Whyte’s latest release is a collaboration with the Cecilia Coleman Big Band. Its an exciting and nostalgic listen that swings with an effervescence and distinct vintage charm that is timeless. The Big Band features special guest Eddie Monteiro. The treat in the mix is also the trio cuts which feature Whyte on piano on nuggets like “You Facinate Me So,” and “Don’t Ask A Lady,” and a wonderfully delightful version of “Here I Go Again.” Whyte has a capably buoyant voice that glides across the melody with charisma. His sparkling renditions whether accompanied in a trio or big band setting are enduring cuts to be savored. A winning listen throughout. That’s the short of it!
In Short
TOO GOOD TO TALK ABOUT –C. Coleman Big Band
IT AMAZES ME – C. Coleman Big Band
THE BEST IS YET TO COME– E. Monteiro
I’M WATCHING YOU – E. Monteiro
SOMETIME WHEN YOU’RE LONELY –Lyric by Cy Coleman – C. Coleman Big Band
WITCHCRAFT – E. Monteiro
SWEET TALK – Lyric by Floyd Huddleston – E. Monteiro
ON SECOND THOUGHT – E. Monteiro
WHY TRY TO CHANGE ME NOW – Lyric by Joseph– A. McCarthy – C. Coleman Big Band
I’VE GOT YOUR NUMBER – E. Monteiro
I’M IN LOVE AGAIN – Lyric by Peggy Lee & Bill Schluger – E. Monteiro
RULES OF THE ROAD, THE – E. Monteiro
I WALK A LITTLE FASTER – C. Coleman Big Band
YOU FASCINATE ME SO – Ronny Whyte Trio
DON’T ASK A LADY – C. Coleman Big Band
HERE I GO AGAIN – Lyric by Tommy Wolf – Ronny Whyte Trio
ALL RIGHT, I LOVE YOU –-C. Coleman Big Band
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Saxophones:
Daniel Glaude: Alto 1, Flute (Alto Solo : T#1)
Justin Wood: Alto 2, Flute (Flute Solo: T#5)
Jeremy Powell: Tenor 1
Elijah Shiffer: Tenor 2 (Solo: T#17)
Matt Maley: Baritone
Trumpets:
Sam Hoyt: Lead Trumpet
Bill Warfield: Trumpet 2
Pasha Karchevsky: Trumpet 3
John Eckert: Trumpet 4 (Solo: T#1)
Trombones:
Nick Grinder: Lead Trombone
Mike Fahn: Trombone 2
Sam Burtis: Trombone 3
Joe Randazzo: Trombone 4
Rhythm Section:
Cecilia Coleman: Piano and Arranger
Tim Givens: Bass
Mike Campenni: Drums Tracks: 3,4,6,7,8,10,11,12
Eddie Monteiro: Accordion & Vocalese
Tony Tedesco: Drums Tracks: 14, 16
Ronny Whyte: Vocals & Piano
