The Swiss-born singer, Susanne Abbuehl, made her ECM debut this year with "April," a collection of elliptical treatments of e.e. cummings's poetry alongside doleful arrangements of tunes by Carla Bley. Backed by piano, clarinet, and drums, Abbuehl offers a sound that is both melancholic and romantic, displaying a crystalline diction and wistful delivery. We hear selections from this important album, as well as a gem ("Sun In My Mouth") from Björk's recent album Vespertine.
PROGRAM #2029, Singer/composer Susanne Abbuehl (First aired on 4/16/02)
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Susanne Abbuehl |
April |
Carla Bley: A.I.R. [excerpt] |
ECM #1766 |
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Björk |
Vespertine |
Sun In My Mouth [2:40] |
Warner/Electra 62653** |
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