Jazz Vocals - CD Reviews (1352)
Francine Reed will be known to many listeners as Lyle Lovett’s duet and background singer. Born in Chicago and now based in Atlanta, Francine really lets it all hang out on…
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This is Samantha Siva’s second album and is a delightful blend of pop and jazz. The singer gained the assistance of David Benoit whose elegant piano style enhances Samantha…
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Sinatra described himself sometimes as "the last of the saloon singers." One of HIS favorite singers - and one who can rightly claim that title, along with select few other…
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This CD is Ruth Cameron's follow-up to her 1999 album "First Songs" and it's a most welcome addition to my collection. When I first auditioned this recording and heard R…
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Jill Jensen is well known to the citizens of Racine, WI where, for 10 years, she has appeared as a TV spokesperson for one of Racine's most successful automobile dealers. S…
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The Boswell Sisters-Connee, Helvetia, Martha-were among the first (if not the first) vocal jazz group. They didn't scat a lot, but when they did it sounded unearthly and th…
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Since 1989, Abbey Lincoln has recorded eight albums for Verve. The series have been uniformly outstanding and "Over the Years" is no exception. In fact, this may be her bes…
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This is Shirley's ninth album/CD. It was released this month and is the result of almost a year's writing. It follows her "Going Home" CD which was issued by Blue Note in 1…
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I guess all males remember that favorite jazz bar they frequented in their younger days. A solitary blue floodlight illuminated a beautiful young jazz singer leaning agains…
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NEXT IN LINE! is a fine way to discover the vocal sounds of the very talented George V. Johnson, Jr. Smooth sounds, lively emotions! There are 7 selections on this CD pl…
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Suzanne Cloud brings some lovely torchlight jazz vocals to her CD release, LOOKING BACK, and it is an entertaining collection of enjoyable music. 10 selections on this CD, …
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REFLECTIONS is a lovely collection of smooth ballads with a sensitive jazz impact on the senses! Kendra Shank is the singer, and her voice is smooth as satin sheets, filled…
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Fans of jazz singer Joanie Pallatto are in for a special treat when they discover her latest, THE KING AND I, which features King Fleming at the piano! 14 songs of pure mag…
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What impressed me most about this new CD is the clarity of the voice! The voice belongs to Debbie Deane, and she is a powerhouse of a jazz singer! The CD is titled DEBBIE D…
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Making an exceptional debut as a leader, versatile vocalist Barbara Sfraga engages listeners straightaway with her multi-faceted style on 12 jazz/pop standards and original…
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When this CD arrived in the mail, my wife read over the tune list, handed me the recording and said "Cassandre McKinley made this CD just for you". Puzzled, I looked at the…
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Barber's sometimes gets more attention for her primitive cool aloofness than for the sheer artistry of her vocal phrasing and, especially, the drama of her pianism. Her voi…
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It is not too often that jazz listeners get an opportunity to hear such a great live performance as is found on LIVE AT HOTHOUSE CAFE with jazz vocalist Brenda Carol & Clai…
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Here's a CD that belongs in the collection of lovers of small group jazz. I was delighted to find it in my mailbox, having heard it on my favorite jazz radio program. De…
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On his second session for Telarc, John Pizzarelli, picked 15 great numbers from the ranks of America's finest songsmiths. I was delighted to discover Irving Berlin's "I'm P…
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