VIBRANT TONESVibrant (adj.) exciting, vivacious, energetic, lively, animated, pulsating, effervescentTones (n.) shadings, sound quality, timbre, colorsIf an album title is meant to depict its very essence, then Vibrant Tones surely hits the mark. The phrase defines all the key components of this project: Joey De Francesco - a jazz star with an undeniably exciting and vivacious style that develops intense musical shadings, The City Rhythm Orchestra - an energetic big band with a distinct sound quality and lively soloists, Joe Matt - an arranger who writes with an effervescence and unique timbre that exposes all the qualities of the ensemble, Giancarlo Impiglia - an artist whose paintings pulsate with animated images of color. This"joining of forces" works magic because the individuals are held together by a common love for music that expresses the joy of jazz with all its powerful sensations.This package provides a double treat - listening to the colossal sound recorded on the CD and seeing the mus