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Tamuz Nissim: Echo of a Heartbeat
ByTamuz Nissim
vocalsThe light, sensitive feel of Nissim's voice is apparent from the first track, Jim Croce's "Time In A Bottle," where her singing floats high over the subtly driving rhythm laid down by

James Weidman
pianob.1953

Harvie S
bass, acousticb.1948

Tony Jefferson
drums
Dexter Gordon
saxophone, tenor1923 - 1990

Dizzy Gillespie
trumpet1917 - 1993

Sheila Jordan
vocals1928 - 2025
Nissim also proves to be a quality songwriter, contributing three pieces of varying moods to this set. "My World" is a torchy ballad sung over a slow walking groove with conversational intimacy, "In The Melody's Shade" is a delicate waltz and the title song is a sultry number with shifting tempos and a bluesy undercurrent that recalls

Oliver Nelson
saxophone1932 - 1975

George Nazos
guitarTamuz Nissim's voice carries both mature elegance and free-swinging power. She knows how to use it to blend in with other musicians and either swing or convey tender emotions. She is greatly talented and it will be interesting to watch her develop. ">
Track Listing
Time In A Bottle; Fried Bananas; My World; Just Squeeze Me; In The Melody's Shade; Groovin' High; Echo Of A Heartbeat; What A Little Moonlight Can Do; Smile.
Personnel
Tamuz Nissim
vocalsTamuz Nissim: vocals; James Weidman: piano; George Nazos: guitar (tracks 7&9); Harvie S: bass; Tony Jefferson: drums.
Album information
Title: Echo of a Heartbeat | Year Released: 2018 | Record Label: Street of Stars
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