| 1. I Get A Kick Out Of You |
| 2. Do It All Over Again |
| 3. Every Breath You Take |
| 4. The Way You Look Tonight |
| 5. (Get Your Kicks On) Route 66 |
| 6. Lover/The Song Is You (medley) |
| 7. Spain/Fragile (medley) |
| 8. Why Do I Dream |
| 9. Down In Brazil |
| 10. Anything, Any Day, Anytime |
| 11. Do It All Over Again (reprise) |
Editorial Reviews
James Hammel is a singer, songwriter and guitarist performing Jazz, Latin and pop-influenced arrangements of standards, pop/rock, as well as originals. Listeners often compare him to Chet Baker ("that soft croon-y thing" soft, sexy), Sting (intensity), John Pizzarelli (charm and energy).
Since 2001, James has been living in New York City pursuing his music, performing at clubs and private events, and has recorded this full-length CD, Do It All Over Again. In addition to being well received as a solo performer at private engagments, James can be heard around New York City clubs with his band.
Product Description
A word from the producer of James Hammel's debut CD "Do It All Over Again"…
What a wonderful ride it was to work with James on Do It All Over Again. Like his own adventurous leap from corporate CEO to musician/songwriter, this aptly titled CD brings to life the same twists to convention and sense of freedom. It was a very personal project for James and an exhilarating artistic one for me. Whether it's the unexpected Latin undercurrent he lends to Kern and Field's The Way You Look Tonight, or his playful combo of teasing vocals and jazzy licks on his L-5 guitar on Bobby Troup's Route 66, the playful twists keep on coming. Sting's Every Breath You Take was a personal inspiration, with James' haunting, lush arrangement, and innovative guitar layerings. We also had to include a sexy, undulating version of Michael Franks', Down In Brazil. Finally, there are James' original songs including the powered-up title track, Do It All Over Again, and his love songs, Why Do I Dream and Anything, Any Day Anytime. It's here where his boyish wonder and optimism shine through. Working with a bona fide triple-threat who is equally impressive at crooning, playing, and writing makes this a very special debut. I continue to be inspired by James' boundless musical energy. I hope you will be too. --- Gennaro Tedesco, Producer
Do It All Over Again,James Hammel,James Hammel,Jazz,Pop,Singer, songwriter and guitarist performing jazz, Latin and pop-influenced arrangements of standards, pop/rock, and originals. Listeners compare him to Chet Baker ("that soft, sexy croony thing"), Sting (intensity), and John Pizzarelli (charm).
Jazz Music:
- Duke's Memories: The Definitive Black & Blue Sessions
- Early Years 1954-1956
- Everything Will Be Allright
- Explorations into Dancefloor Jazz, Vol. 3
- Fellini 712 [Import]
- Film Works, Vol. 11: Under the Wing [Soundtrack]
- Film Works, Vol. 12: Three Documentaries [Soundtrack]
- Five Men Singing [Live]
- Frank Sinatra [Import]
- Gato [Import]
Jazz Music
Schubert: Quintet in A D667, Op114; Haydn: String quartet No62
Seven, Come Eleven [Enhanced] [Live]
Music: A Miracle in Harlem [Live]
Something for Everyone to Hate
Renaud - Les Talents du Siecle, Vol. 2 [Import]
Scott 3 [Original recording remastered] [Import]
Rautavaara: Sacred Works for Mixed Choirs
Red Garland Trio [Import] [Original recording remastered]
Portrait V.2 [Box set] [Original recording remastered] [Import]