Jazz Vocals - CD Reviews (1352)
This is Diane's second release, and let me tell you, it's wonderful. What's to like about this recording? The fact that she covers compositions that are not too well know o…
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Patrick Arena has a hell of a voice! He doesn't so much reinvent the 10 vocal standards that are appear on his debut release Night Cap as he takes control of them with a po…
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The American debut CD by Russian vocalist/actress Natalia Nazarova takes a rather novel approach in that the singer pursues pop, smooth jazz and straight-ahead jazz in both…
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Faces of Love introduces the beautiful jazz voice of Marcelle Gauvin to jazz listeners, and she is a joy to listen to! Backed by an excellent group of musicians, Gauvin shi…
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Alex Pangman is an incredibly young songstress from Toronto, Canada. At age 22, she must be truly the youngest of the "Red Hot Mammas". In this debut CD, Alex has drawn upo…
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I only have one thing to say to Barbara Morrison. Thank you for the voice, and thank you for the music. This is an inspired and emotional recording deserving wider recognit…
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One of twelve children, Lincoln was brought up on a farm in Michigan, and at the age of fourteen moved to Kalamazoo with her mother, where she started performing in high sc…
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This new release by Maxjazz should be on the racks by the time you read this. Vocalist Asa Harris appears in duo, quartet and quintet combinations with other Chicago musici…
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Now living in New York, jazz singer, Carla Cook was born in Detroit and influenced by the Motown sounds, classical and gospel music. She performs internationally today and …
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Peggy's full length recording begins with a luscious ballad rendition of Gershwin's, "I've Got A Crush On You". Fine singing from Peggy as well as Andrew Hall's sympathetic…
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Get ready to party and dance the night away. Peggy Cone is hot and swings like crazy, thanks to Peggy's ability to project a lyric and have fun doing so. A first rate band …
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Linda's recording features a balanced mix of standards and originals. Starting of with an upbeat version of Cole Porter's, "You Do Something To Me". This track features the…
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Bey's primary instrument is his voice, and his is one that in a few short years has demonstrated distinctiveness and maturity. Combining his own natural components of middl…
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An unlikely addition to a jazz site, but nonetheless Barry Manilow's inclusion is well merited. A long standing jazz lover, this album is possibly more important to Mr Mani…
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This is an album of pure unadulterated joy. The harmony is as smooth as cashmere and as cool as a South Beach cocktail. The tunes are perfect choices with a few brought bac…
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Jazz vocals laced with sensitive blues stylings and innovative phrasings are the heart & soul of the entertaining performances Eva Cassidy brings to her CD collection, SONG…
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I have listened to this CD collection several times now, and my verdict is: This is one of the finest jazz vocal collections available on the songs of composer George Gersh…
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Charmin could have easily been a member of the Shirelles. Her lilting voice, positive, articulate delivery and great sense of fun herald back to an age (a golden one at tha…
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HERE'S TO BEN captures the essence of jazz vocals by Jacintha. She sings each song with a pure, jazzy feel that is one of a special kind. This 9 selection collection showca…
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My introduction to the songs of Karen Shane is a most welcome experience. Karen has a pure jazz voice and beckons the listener into a sense of feeling "very much at home". …
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