Dal Vivo a Umbria Jazz

by KJ Denhert

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1.	Enzo's Intro 01:01		buy track
2.	I Got Time 06:44	lyrics	buy track
I walked backwards this afternoon There’s no doubt you appeared Wearing that grin let me in, I’ll be good I am not scared, any longer Sixteen days in a ballroom gown I’m as tired as my shoes Learning the dance of no chance I’m invited to lose Darling do you get the picture? I’ got time I’m not addicted to some bitter love I’m glad to know that you think that it’s fine, fine Seems like I was dancing so much faster than my courage Just the same I will leave it all behind Don’t underestimate the fist for the glove Inch yourself back from the line I’m going nuts it’s a rut Can we leave it all behind Darling do you get the Picture? I’ got time I’m not addicted to some bitter love I’m glad to know that you think that it’s fine, fine Seems like I was dancing so much faster than my courage Just the same I will leave it all behind
3.	He's Not Coming Home 04:35	lyrics	buy track
More than he had money, More than he had fame He heard the whisper of angel voices in the rain They said he’d be all right To heed the call again Gave his regards to old Broadway Gave his number out again I watched as his penciled name Faded on the pad I said goodbye to the best friend I never really had Some men are made to move Me, I’m a wanna be nomad There’s no country for this man He’s not coming home again. What weariness of mind It gives me just to watch I want to hold him here I need my friend so much Still there’s a great wide world I hope we stay in touch As the day arrives goes by How very strange it is The mindset he rejects He’ll write some letters That he probably will forget to send No reason better than there’s no reason to stay No ties that bind could ever make this man a slave And I said There’s no country for this man He’s not coming home again All of my life waiting Stars in the night, like dreams for the taking Closing my eyes and waiting My lust for adventure is abating
4.	Little Problems 06:21	lyrics	buy track
Everybody needs a little problem sometimes If only, to get up in the morning and fight for your right Your right to not be lonely and still I can find better pill, some inspiration in kind, from wanting To make a better life for me and These crazy dudes that I love To fit my hardened heart in side The house of love Still everybody needs a little problem sometimes If only, to have a turn to share your tawdry tales of woe Wishing I could fly like a bird on the wing All I would do is sing bop sh’ dooby Strum it string by sting and good lord keep it grooving, my When all the cards are stacked up, And my mother’s on the phone She says there ain’t no use in dreaming girl It’s not a dream anymore more, more, no, no Settle up my tab now, I’ve got to keep moving I’ve been down this road, enough to know No one’s gonna save me, just cause I’m behaving I was the first on line and I’ll be the first to go Go go go go go I will be the first to go I’m going to make a better life for me And these crazy dudes that I love I’m going to fit my hardened heart inside The house of love Settle up my tab now, I’ve got to keep moving I’ve been down this road, enough to know No one’s gonna save me, just cause I’m behaving No one’s gonna save me, just cause I am behaving No one’s gonna save me, just cause I’m behaving I was the first on line and I’ll be the first to go I will be the first in line, don’t you know Lyrics Never used; Tell me, why lie Why lie about the hard times In your life, Crying, crying in the nighttime Spinning lies of glory, and missing out on why
5.	All These Things 04:18	lyrics	buy track
Because of all these things I got to know What winter time is like in New York I came last spring now I’m remembering The loveliness of wanting all these things I was right on time to catch the Hudson River line Every stop along the way was new But the spring became the fall You were distant when I called And by wintertime I wondered if our love was through With those big brown eyes so sensitive and wise It’s no surprise I fell in love with you so soon Now I try to run away but my heart just won’t obey And on every street I wander I want you Because of all these things I got to know What wintertime is like in New York I try to run away but my heart just won’t obey Because of you me and all these things
6.	August Clown 05:41		buy track
7.	Violet 06:29	lyrics	buy track
She’s waiting and she’s fighting for things beyond her reach She’s walking in the wind upon a beach She says wash away these footprints take them out to sea Gather up my fondest and my hard-earned memories Oh Violet, do you have a song for me I’ve been feeling so much better can’t you see Be my pilot Show me all that’s left to see I’ll be by your side Steady like the tide Waiting for your company We wanted to be lovers like sunrise and the sea We waded in like infants undressed but with dignity In the swells we swam Splashing with our feet ’til the waves came crashing We were wild but we were free
8.	I Like Your Face 05:53	lyrics	buy track
At the turning point of misbegotten love There’s nowhere else that we could go I was intoxicated by your simple smile You touched my hand and I was aglow We crept like church mice down a corridor Into an open door and found a place to kiss No matter how hard I denied it tried to fight it I knew we’d end up here like this Darling let’s be daring, because I’m real scared To let the pieces fall in place, I like your face, I like your face You know I really like your face Better get ready for a change here This is no infatuation If it’s wrong to know I want you like I want you Then all I know is what I want is really, really wrong
9.	Message in a Bottle 09:54		buy track
10.	Ticket to Ride 07:30		buy track
11.	Over the Rainbow 06:07		buy track
12.	KJ's Thanks WMN Groove 03:23		buy track

about

This Compact Disc was recorded at the Umbria Jazz, Winter Festival held in Orvieto Italy from December 28th 2007 through January 1st 2008. This was my fourth invitation to Umbria Jazz. This year, I was so delighted to feature Aaron Heick on the saxophone that I decided to record all nine shows. All songs were recorded live, inspired by the enthusiastic and lovely Italian audiences. Our esteemed percussionist “Bujo” Kevin Jones was added to tracks 6 & 9 during the mixing process because he was unable to tour at the time. The spoken Italian introduction is the voice of my dear friend Enzo Capua. No other music, instrumental, or vocal performance was added. Thanks so much for listening, it means the world to me. Ciao

– KJ

credits

released April 4, 2024

KJ DENHERT - ACOUSTIC GUITAR & VOCAL
AARON HEICK - SAXOPHONE
MAMADOU BA - ELECTRIC BASS
RAY LEVIER - DRUMS
BENNETT PASTER - PIANO & KEYS
JOHN CABAN - ELECTRIC GUITAR
KEVIN JONES - PERCUSSION

Produced by: KJ Denhert

Live recording engineers: Antonio Lovato, Lorenzo Ori
for Gianni Grassilli Sound Service, Bologna Italy.

Stage Assistant: Tommaso Mantelli

Mixed by: Ben Wisch

Editing: Wayne Warnecke / KJ Denhert

Mastering: Steve Vavagiakis

All songs written by KJ Denhert

[Denhert a bit Music - SESAC] (c) 2008 except:

All These Things by KJ Denhert & San Glaser [GEMA]
Message In A Bottle by Sting [BMI]
Ticket To Ride by Lennon & McCartney [BMI-PRS]
Over The Rainbow by Arlen & Harburg [ASCAP]

VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO:

CARLO PAGNOTTA, ENZO CAPUA, GIANNI GRASSILLI,
ANTONIO LOVATO, LORENZO ORI , MARCO MONESI,
JANA HERZEN, KAITLIN DOORLEY & KRISTIN MACDOUGALL

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KJ Denhert New York, New York

KJ Denhert is a NYC-based songwriter, guitarist, vocalist and bandleader whose soulful and smoky vocal stylings are earthy and elegant. Available for live bookings, studio sessions, and to provide original music for film & television. Learn more about KJ at kjdenhert.com. ... more