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Lizz Wright

Verve Forecast, 2008

Lizz Wright
The first time I was introduced to Lizz Wright was on the Sunday Morning show's music review. I was mesmerized. Her voice is raw emotion, sultry, and rich in tones. The Orchard is excellent, especially song #4 (Hey Mann) and #12 (Strange).

Lerner & Loewe Songbook for Orchestra

Frederick Loewe, Erich Kunzel

Telarc, 1994

A Successful Sequel
This CD is a follow-up to the Rodgers & Hammerstein Songbook for Orchestra (1991) from the same team. It is a thoroughly successful sequel: I believe anyone who enjoyed the R&H will enjoy this one as well. If I am very slightly less enthusiastic about this one than ...

Thunderbird

Cassandra Wilson

Blue Note Records, 2006

A real thunderbird!!
It happened at work one day about 10 years ago. A colleague of mine was playing some Jazz music at the office and I heard what sounded like the Jazz/Blues original version of Cyndi Lauper's "Time after time". Only problem was I knew it was Cyndi that did the original ...

Belly of the Sun

Cassandra Wilson

Blue Note Records, 2002

A Delta Delight.....The Journey Continues
From the promise of her excellent contributions on Terence Blanchard's*Let's Get Lost*,the scene was set...what could we expect from Ms Wilson.She had already *Travelled Miles*,where could she go from there...a long and rewarding way,is the answer! Regardless of what ...

Hey Mr. Producer!: The Musical World of Cameron MacKintosh

Martin Koch

Polygram, 1998

Wow!
Where else can you find the most memorable musicals performed on stage in one night? This is probably THE best musical theater album ever recorded. Topnotch performers (esp. Ms. Salonga and Ms. Peters), wonderful songs, brilliant staging -- it's breathtaking! Get ...

When You Know

Dianne Reeves

Blue Note Records, 2008

Very enoyable
I enjoy playing this CD while sitting in my chair with a good book and a glass of red wine.

Loverly

Cassandra Wilson

Blue Note Records, 2008

"Lots of Choc'lates For Me To Eat . . . Wouldn't It Be Loverly?"
Listening to this latest album of Cassandra Wilson is such a novelty for me since this is my first taste of her one-of-a-kind vocal artistry. I have enjoyed the whole CD after listening with repeated plays and as a result of my delightful listening adventure, I have ...

Broadway's Best
Lionel Bart, Leonard Bernstein, ...

Intersound Records, 1996

My Fair Lady (1959 Original London Cast)

Frederick Loewe, Percy Faith, ...

Sony, 1998

Precise, pointed and peerless !!!
One listen to the London original cast recording of My Fair Lady and you know why this CD still sells. Despite the decades, the recording sounds fresh, clear and crisp. There is no background noise on this CD! Moreover, the songs by Lerner and Loewe are brilliantly ...

Blue Light 'Til Dawn

Cassandra Wilson

Blue Note Records, 1993

learn to love it
So Cassandra's "New Moon Daughter" is a gem too, but this album is less known and, while it didn't make an immediate impression on me, I now listen to it a lot more. There's basically more variety in song style and arrangement and, if you like Cassandra, then just the ...

Impressions Of My Fair Lady
Richard Adler, Les Baxter, ...

Boston Skyline, 1994

A Portrait

Johann Sebastian Bach, Georges Bizet, ...

Decca, 2004

Elegant is as elegant does!
This the review that I wrote for OperaOnline.us: There is only one word to describe this compilation of varied works by soprano Kiri Te Kinawa: Elegant! From the cover to the selection of songs inside, to the way each selection contributes to and results in a perfect ...

Loverly

The Singles (1997-1999) Loverly Music

loverly, 2000

30 tracks on 2 discs by artists including: Lorette Velvette, Lamar Sorrento, the Jimsons, the Robert Gordon Sect, Greg Hisky and his Dixie Whiskey Boys, Greg Hisky Rhythm Method, the Satyrs, Jetty Webb, Lucynell Crater, Pisshorse, Alex Greene and Rinderkinder, New Car Smell, Mouserocket, Trey Harrison, Alicja, Lester Sivets, Al X. Greene.