Dylan Different
Dylan Different is a smooth jazz album by keyboardist and jazz vocalist Ben Sidran, released in 2009. It is Sidran's thirty-sixth album, and his fourth release with his independent label Nardis Records.
Background
A tribute to Bob Dylan, the album consists of covers of his songs, reinterpreted as jazz. Sidran maintained the original lyrics, but introduced revised tempos, instruments and a large backing band.The album was recorded 1–4 June 2009. Eschewing a traditional recording studio, Sidran elected to record the album in an Alsatian farm house in the east of France, explaining that he wanted to introduce the same haunted, mysterious quality that he felt from Dylan's music. Several of the musicians were also European, including Rodolphe Burger, a French singer and musician; Marcello Giuliani, an Italian bassist; and Alberto Malo, a Spanish drummer.
Personnel
Musicians
- Ben Sidranvocals, piano, Wulitizer, Hammond B3, Fender Rhodes
- Rodolphe Burgerguitar, vocal on "Blowin' in the Wind"
- Jorge Drexlervocals on "Knockin' on Heaven's Door"
- Georgie Famevocals and organ on "Rainy Day Woman #12 & 35"
- Marcello Giulianiacoustic bass, electric bass
- Amy Helmbackground vocals
- Michael Leonharttrumpet, flugelhorn
- Bob Malachtenor saxophone, flute, bass clarinet
- Alberto Malodrums, percussion
- Leo Sidranhorn arrangements, additional guitar, Hammond B3, piano, koto
- Leonor Watling & Lucabackground vocals on "Knockin' on Heaven's Door"