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Storyville Records

That Healin' Feelin'

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Details

Composer
Various
Artist
Sophisticated Ladies
Format
CD
Label
Storyville Records
Released
Nov 21, 2025
Catalog #
SVL1014369
UPC
717101436927

About

With a shared history spanning decades and a sound rooted in both the jazz tradition and the Nordic spirit, the Danish jazz trio Sophisticated Ladies - pianist Marie Louise Schmidt, bassist Helle Marstrand, and drummer Benita Haastrup - unveil their new album, That Healin' Feelin', due out on October 10 on Storyville Records. Formed in 1987 under the mentorship of American trombonist and vocalist Richard Boone (Count Basie Orchestra, Danish Radio Big Band), the trio have built a repertoire that seamlessly blends the roots of jazz with the nuances of Nordic expression. The album consists of 10 tracks with freshly interpreted standards, original compositions, and beloved pieces from the early days of the ensemble. The album opens with Les McCann's soulful title track, a nod to the group's formative years. It continues with Mary Lou Williams' J.B.'s Waltz and A Grand Night for Swinging, two foundational works from the group's early repertoire. Other highlights include takes on Duke Ellington's Going Up, Thelonious Monk's Bemsha Swing, and Abdullah Ibrahim's Blue Bolero, a trio of towering jazz voices who have left a lasting imprint on the group's sound. The record is enriched by original compositions: Svaner i Maj (Swans in May) by Marstrand, Gar pa Sol (Walk on Sun) by Haastrup, and Uden Ord (Without Words) by Schmidt. These pieces are deeply rooted in Danish song traditions and reflect the trio's Nordic musical language. Closing with the timeless What a Wonderful World, the album pays loving homage to Richard Boone, who for more than a decade toured and performed with Sophisticated Ladies. In his words, always spoken at the end of a concert: "What a Wonderful World, and then we go home, children." That Healin' Feelin' is a heartfelt continuation of a musical dialogue that began nearly 40 years ago, and a testament to the vitality and versatility of three musicians still listening deeply to each other and the world around them.

Tracklist 10 tracks

  1. 1 That Healin' Feelin' 04:14
    Track
    1
    Title
    That Healin' Feelin'
    Duration
    04:14
    Composer
    Les McCann
    Ensemble
    Sophisticated Ladies
  2. 2 Swans in May 04:16
    Track
    2
    Title
    Swans in May
    Duration
    04:16
    Composer
    Helle Marstrand
    Ensemble
    Sophisticated Ladies
  3. 3 Bemsha Swing 03:53
    Track
    3
    Title
    Bemsha Swing
    Duration
    03:53
    Composer
    Thelonious Monk
    Ensemble
    Sophisticated Ladies
  4. 4 Blue Bolero 05:24
    Track
    4
    Title
    Blue Bolero
    Duration
    05:24
    Composer
    Abdullah Ibrahim
    Ensemble
    Sophisticated Ladies
  5. 5 Walk on Sun 04:24
    Track
    5
    Title
    Walk on Sun
    Duration
    04:24
    Composer
    Benita Haastrup
    Ensemble
    Sophisticated Ladies
  6. 6 Going Up 04:45
    Track
    6
    Title
    Going Up
    Duration
    04:45
    Composer
    Duke Ellington
    Ensemble
    Sophisticated Ladies
  7. 7 Without Words 03:03
    Track
    7
    Title
    Without Words
    Duration
    03:03
    Composer
    Marie Louise Schmidt
    Ensemble
    Sophisticated Ladies
  8. 8 A Grand Night for Swinging 04:53
    Track
    8
    Title
    A Grand Night for Swinging
    Duration
    04:53
    Composer
    Mary Lou Williams
    Ensemble
    Sophisticated Ladies
  9. 9 J.B.'s Waltz 05:30
    Track
    9
    Title
    J.B.'s Waltz
    Duration
    05:30
    Composer
    Mary Lou Williams
    Ensemble
    Sophisticated Ladies
  10. 10 What a Wonderful World 05:18
    Track
    10
    Title
    What a Wonderful World
    Duration
    05:18
    Composer
    Bob Thiele, George David Weiss
    Ensemble
    Sophisticated Ladies