Jazz Vocals - CD Reviews (1352)
Bonnie Bramlett reminds us how good she is with the release of Roots, Blues & Jazz. The longtime singer has recorded infrequently over the years, so she doesn’t wast…
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It is such a real shame that this creation took Literally (yes with a big L) ages to get into my hands, but.... it’s worth the time that I’ve waited! Singer Karen Blixt …
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Say hello to a Canadian’s prodigy: Yoon Sun Choi, a gifted artist. She has done in her own unique way something which defies convention - yet marrows through the bone in…
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Cassandra Wilson is one of those jazz stalwarts that need no introduction. Her music and her sultry alto speak for itself and she's one of the most talented jazz vocalis…
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Since the age of Swing, Anita O’Day remains a constant inspiration to singers and fans. This writer’s introduction to O’Day’s music was from her days with the Gene Krupa ba…
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Tyler Stephenson is one of the finest tenor jazz vocalists now performing, and this CD shows his remarkable vocal range and excellent phrasing. His voice is clear, intim…
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The moods and ambiance of Paris light up even brighter, but with a more sensual tone, as Raquel Bitton vocalizes the times of that passionate city then to the emotions n…
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The daughter of jazz piano great Mal Waldron rests on her own laurels with this delightful recording. Here, keyboardist/vocalist Mala Waldron fuses soul, funk and jazz d…
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Superb Studio Debut Spares No Expense San Francisco Bay-area singer Karen Blixt makes her presence known in a major way on Spin This, delivering …
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A vibrant collection of re-worked jazz standards/Broadway favorites and three, original compositions, Karen Blixt’s Spin This is a most enjoyable debut from the S…
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Producer/Arranger Frank Martin assembled an incredible collection of musicians to weave together a fantastic debut for singer Karen Blixt. Karen has been delighting audienc…
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Sathima Bea Benjamin sings with the clarity of mellowed church bells. One is not apt to misunderstand a single word in any of her songs. It’s that particular asset that tru…
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This is an exceptional debut album by an accomplished jazz vocalist whose fidelity to mainstream jazz is simply incredible. Karen has made a huge splash with this motley…
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Los Angeles based vocalist, Karen Blixt, is out to make an instant good impression. Her debut CD does exactly that. There’s an old expression that urges "If you’ve got it, …
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It seems like yesterday when this writer placed Delaney and Bonnie Bramlett’s Home on the turntable, but reality tells me it was at least 35 years ago. Bonnie Bramle…
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If you are looking for vocal music that is uniquely qualified to be different, you must by any means necessary check out Music For Crocodiles, Susheela Raman’s…
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Paulette Dozier is a multi-talented entertainer, able to convincingly wear many hats without losing focus and most importantly the integrity of each role that is require…
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Janis Siegel is a remarkable jazz singer. Her voice is unique, sensitive and lovely. In this collection, she reveals even more the tremendous range of her voice. On "Hid…
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For aging rock and pop stars, drawing upon The Great American Songbook has been both a source of inspiration and a path back on the musical charts. There's a certain biz…
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There are some fine new recordings emerging from the San Francisco area recently. Sherri Roberts’ The Sky Could Send You is among them and, I dare say, very near the…
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