POINTLESS NOSTALGIC/VINYLE NOIR 180GR

Description

Jamie Cullum quickly became a household name with this album, his first award-winning album in 2002. With a playful and lighthearted approach that became his trademark, he won the hearts of jazz enthusiasts and pop fans alike. And with his infectious blend of jazz standards, American songbook classics, original compositions, and trendy contemporary covers, Pointless Nostalgic shot straight to the top of the charts and demanded attention. Just barely in his twenties at the time of this recording, Cullum's decision to mix genres and use contemporary arrangements with a rock and roll attitude came together at just the right moment. It was the same year that Norah Jones burst onto the scene with her debut album Come Away With Me. And while approaching the material in this way may have alienated purists, Cullum found a common thread in all styles, connecting them in a way that felt like the natural culmination of a diverse record collection. Cullum moves from Gershwin to Radiohead to Thelonious Monk with equal verve and accomplishment. The closing number, Cullum's own composition, "I Want to Be a Popstar," is a playful rumination on the perks of being a pop star rather than a jazz player. This album has been remastered by the legendary mastering engineer Bernie Grundman.