13 Oct
American Lullaby by Veronica Nunn
Friday, 13 October 2000
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American Lullaby is the debut solo CD for New York based Veronica Nunn and it’s a fine effort. The Arkansas born jazz singer moved to the Big Apple 20 years ago wher…
13 Oct
Lucky to Be Me by Gerard Carelli
Friday, 13 October 2000
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Gerard Carelli presents an interesting combination for a jazz performer - he is both an excellent trombonist and an accomplished singer. His new CD, "Lucky To Be …
Oddly enough--but deservedly--Stacey Kent is receiving positive press wherever she goes. This American native who found success in England charmed the producers of CBS S…
It takes a certain panache for a musician to present his musical vision in minimalist terms, a confidence in his abilities and muse that is honed by practice, trial, error,…
05 Oct
How Can I Keep From Singing? by René Marie
Thursday, 05 October 2000
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Hang on world! A star is born in the jazz cosmos. Back from 20 years of inactivity is a 44-year-old singer from Roanoke, Virginia. René Marie has returned with a vengeance.…
04 Oct
Come Walk With Me by Martha Lorin
Wednesday, 04 October 2000
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Martha Lorin's COME WALK WITH ME is worthy of many awards and should be considered for a Grammy award, too! Martha Lorin is one of those perfect jazz voices that comes alon…
02 Oct
Jazz Passions by Jacque Tara Washington
Monday, 02 October 2000
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On occasion, an almost flawless CD finds its way to my desk. "Jazz Passions" is certainly one of those exceptional arrivals. Syracuse vocalist/actress/teacher/producer J…
21 Sep
Songs I Wrote or Wish I Did by Judi Silvano
Thursday, 21 September 2000
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Judi Silvano provided the soprano voice for Joe Lovano's 'Rush Hour" and "Celebrating Sinatra."( Lovano reciprocates by appearing on two cuts on this CD.) The lady is a com…
10 Sep
Romance on Film, Romance on Broadway by Michael Feinstein
Sunday, 10 September 2000
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Michael Feinstein's 2-CD release, ROMANCE ON FILM, ROMANCE ON BROADWAY, is a magnificent collection of American standards sung in moving jazz vocals as only Michael Feinste…
06 Sep
Time, Seasons and the Moon by Linda Tate
Wednesday, 06 September 2000
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Perfect production values, perfect jazz vocals, perfect instrumental performances is what Linda Tate's TIME, SEASONS AND THE MOON is all about! 17 selections totaling 70:41…
Nancy Wilson calls him the reason she sings. Listen closely and you'll hear Scott in Wilson's voice and delivery. For the uninitiated, a close listen to Scott also convince…
04 Sep
Love Happened To Me by Phillip Manuel
Monday, 04 September 2000
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In its sixth vocal jazz issue, Maxjazz offers Phillip Manuel with his debut album for their label. Phillip performs a nice blend of originals and standards in his unique ja…
If you are a New Yorker, you’ll probably remember Mo Morgen better as Mike Morgenstern from the Jazzmania Loft where he performed for many years. Through the nineties, he p…
31 Aug
Live At The Acton Jazz Cafe by Melissa Kassel Quintet
Thursday, 31 August 2000
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For a debut recording, this is one of the smoothest live recordings to come about in recent years -- it has a special feel about it and the performances are excellent in al…
19 Aug
Demo Recording by Camilla Sanders
Saturday, 19 August 2000
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Camilla Sanders performed on the northern Florida jazz circuit prior to moving to New York in late 1999. She sent along a demo CD of five songs from her considerable repert…
12 Aug
New Vintage by Christopher Martin
Saturday, 12 August 2000
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I can think of numerous reasons for avoiding piano bars, both legitimate and unfounded. This album reaffirms all of those reasons. Actor/singer Christopher Martin's "New Vi…
10 Aug
Bad Girl Shoes by Peggy Cone & The Central Park Stompers
Thursday, 10 August 2000
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Want some lively big band sound vocals with a lot of joy and fun? Then go to your local jazz outlet and purchase a copy of Peggy Cone & The Central Park Stompers release, B…
01 Aug
I've Never Been In Love Before by Maurice
Tuesday, 01 August 2000
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Maurice is, in reality, the noted dancer, choreographer and director Maurice Hines. Beginning as a tap dancer as a child, it wasn't long before Maurice was dancing with his…
The fact that Julie Kelly is Oakland born comes as no surprise as the West Coast continues to produce wonderful jazz vocalists. Julie has been recording and performing in t…
22 Jul
Rosella: A Good Place to Start by Rosella Washington & Tyrone Brown
Saturday, 22 July 2000
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Not usually prone to write about vocalists, I changed my mind upon hearing this CD. Along with bassist Tyrone Brown's accompaniment (more than ever could be expected), Rose…
20 Jul
Turn My Heart by Connye Florance
Thursday, 20 July 2000
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If a pretty melody can brighten your day, try a dozen sung in the rich, warm, soaring and sweet voice of Connye Florance. You could call "Turn My Heart" - this jazz vocalis…
My Romance is an unusual, wonderful CD of 16 selections by jazz vocalist, Banu Gibson, with solo piano backing from John Sheridan and David Boeddinghaus. Banu Gibson puts w…
Linny Nance is a versatile performer and composer whose new CD titled ON & POPPIN' is a fine example of smooth jazz with a touch of soul and funk! With 13 selections, there…
Karin Plato is a remarkable jazz singer, her vocals are hauntingly beautiful, filled with sensitivity and a sense of mellow desire, and she sings each word with perfect cla…
10 Jul
When a Smile Overcomes a Frown by Luqman Hamza
Monday, 10 July 2000
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Luqman Hamza (pronounced Luke-mahn Hahm-zuh) is a Kansas City treasure and a master of the art of jazz ballads. His first recording ("When You Surrender") for Decca was cut…
Georgie Fame has put together a nice collection of jazz vocals in his new release, POET IN NEW YORK. The CD features 12 selections including some songs written by Georgie F…
01 Jul
All I Want For Christmas by Slim Man
Saturday, 01 July 2000
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Slim Man creates some fine jazz vocals on his new CD release, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS, and it is an enjoyable Christmas collection! Slim Man has a smooth voice that brings…
30 Jun
Be Cool Be Kind by Carla Helmbrecht
Friday, 30 June 2000
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This is Carla Helmbrecht's first recording in about six years. Our readers will probably remember her "One For My Baby" CD in 1994. The newest release will hit the shelves …
28 Jun
I Can See Clearly Now by Dena DeRose
Wednesday, 28 June 2000
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For a genuine touch of class, give a listen to Dena DeRose play piano and sing jazz vocals on the highly memorable CD release, I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW. 10 selections of excel…
20 Jun
Love Me Like Candy by Rebecca Kyler Downs
Tuesday, 20 June 2000
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Rebecca Kyler Downs and her band "Strictly Ornamental" are pure delight and emerge from the L.A. club scene. I can’t think of a better way to spend an evening than in a wat…
19 Jun
Merry Christmas Baby! by Rose Bonanza
Monday, 19 June 2000
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Rose Bonanza is a powerhouse of a jazz singer, full of life and verve, and her voice is highlighted well on MERRY CHRISTMAS BABY!, a collection of 12 holidays songs. From t…
One of the many joys of my association with The Jazz Review is the exposure to new artists and jazz labels. This is my first review for the Hamburg based Nagel-Heyer Record…
Sometimes a new face just seems to come out of the blue. A talent that wasn't there and just then was. For Debbie Deane, as with most talents, it was the usual decade plus …
05 Jun
Friends For Schuur by Diane Schuur
Monday, 05 June 2000
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There is no doubt in my mind that Diane Schuur possesses one of the finest voices on the scene today. However, I also feel that her talents belong more in the "pop" categor…
04 Jun
We Remember Mildred Bailey by Mavis Rivers and Red Norvo
Sunday, 04 June 2000
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Here is a fine offering from Koch Jazz in the form of a reissue of a United Recording session from December 1964. Mavis Rivers and Red Norvo perform the music of Mildred Ba…
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…
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…
Vocalist Tierney Sutton has issued an unusual and very attractive CD in "Unsung Heroes". The theme is vocal arrangements of jazz standards previously heard only as instrume…
Sometimes a CD comes along and surprises you quietly and powerfully with its complete perfection of vocal performances in such a manner that at first you are at a loss to d…
26 May
Songs by Sylvia Syms by Sylvia Syms
Friday, 26 May 2000
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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…
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…
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…
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…
11 May
The Boswell Sisters - Volume 1 by The Boswell Sisters
Thursday, 11 May 2000
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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…
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…
23 Apr
The Last Hurrah by Shirley Eikhard
Sunday, 23 April 2000
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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…
16 Apr
Next In Line! by George V. Johnson Jr.
Sunday, 16 April 2000
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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…
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…
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, …
08 Apr
The King And I by Joanie Pallatto & King Fleming
Saturday, 08 April 2000
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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…