The Cat Who Went to Heaven

Enhanced CD by Nancy Harrow

From UrbanBaby, November 21, 2005:

As the creator of Maya the Bee -- the popular puppet show now in its sixth season at the Bleecker Street Theater -- jazz singer and composer Nancy Harrow knows a good kids' story when she reads one. This time around she's set her sights on a Newbery award-winning book, The Cat Who Went to Heaven, by Elizabeth Coatsworth. Written in 1931, this story of love, integrity and compassion continues to resonate today.

Grown-up fans of rock and roll seem to have plenty of fun kids' options, but those who favor jazz haven't always been so lucky. Until now. Through original compositions, lyrics and narration, The Cat Who Went to Heaven integrates the story line with an accessible, but sophisticated jazz score that pleases everyone.

Harrow has been composing, performing and recording innovative jazz music for decades, with 14 records to date. Here she draws on her connections to assemble a roster of talented artists that includes Grady Tate, Kenny Barron and Frank Wess.

Music that's sure to be a family affair and also helps an important cause.

Sounds like jazz heaven.

Price: $10.99

Contents:

1. Introduction
2. If Only I Could Have My Wish (jazz interlude)
3. If Only I Could Have My Wish
4. Good Fortune Is Her Name
5. I Am Too Shy
6. Good Fortune/I Am Too Shy
7. I Am Too Shy (jazz interlude)
8. The Perfect One
9. Celebration (jazz interlude)
10. Celebration
11. Lost in Contemplation
12. The Horse, The Tiger, The Swan
13. But Not The Cat
14. But Not The Cat (jazz interlude)
15. I Am So Sad
16. She's Fading Fast
17. She's Fading Fast/I Am So Sad
18. I'll Paint Her In
19. I'll Paint Her In (jazz interlude)
20. So Happy I Could Die
21. So Happy I Could Die (jazz interlude)
22. Imagine That
23. Good Fortune Was Her Name (reprise)
24. Imagine That (jazz interlude)
25. Good Fortune/I Am So Proud
26. Good Fortune Was Her Name (jazz interlude)