| |  | Music Sentimental Streak |  | | | | | | | | | | Rating:  - A great, attention-grabbing cool-jazz/blues voice
I was in a CD shop in Paris a few weeks ago and this album was playing on the loudspeakers. Everything about the recording was impressive: the choice of songs, the arrangements, and most of all Russell's beautiful voice and interp.
I'd never heard of her but I'm glad I bought the disc. I've played it a several times since I got home and there's not a bad track on it!
Rating: - Outstanding Nawlins Retro
As a general rule, I'm not a huge fan of New Orleans' recreations.(Hence my 4-star review to Maria Muldaur's fine disc from a year ago or so).But this is so good I gotta go 5.
Ms. Russell doesn't look anything like Bessie Smith, Alberta Hunter or Ma Rainey, to name but three; but with this production, and her beautiful, strong and self-assured voice front and center, she certainly brings back memories of Bessie Smith.And that's a profound compliment:I can't think of a naturally bigger-voiced singer ever than Bessie.
One thing that sets this c.d. apart from other "New Orleans retro" recordings is its contemporary feel."South to a Warmer Place" and Ms. Russell's original, "Luci," are most compatible with the 21st century.Yet, the bawdy "Kitchen Man," "You Better Watch Yourself, Bub," and "My Old Daddy's Got a Brand New Way to Love" most definitely evokes the strong, self-assured, wise Black women of the early 20th Century.
Andy Breslau says it best in his liner notes:"When listening to this CD, one finds nothing mannered or smacking of mimcry.It is fresh - effortlessly swinging, innate, urbane and joyful."Amen, bro.RC
Rating:  - Applaud the Singer, Fire the Producer
After hearing Catherine Russell on NPR, I rushed out to buy this CD, eager to find a rare new (to me) incarnation of a true jazz standards singer.Unfortunately, her wonderful voice is unbearably loud on this recording, smothering the instrumental, which I chalk up simply to poor producing.Her voice almost comes across as blaring at times.A strong voice like Ms. Russell's can certainly stand up for its own in a mix that's much more balanced with the rest of the music.I simply find it hard to listen to, which is a shame, given the artist's talent.
Rating: - Wow ! ! ! she said new music na!
Impresive work of art from this artist. thats the way i feel about this great vocalist she know how to get in your bloodstream and make you wanna go back in time im so glad i was able to go to her concert it was wonderful, review for her get's my full attention listen and learn i call it, hope i can enjoy her voice again i have non of her CD's yet but she is in the way to my collection.
Rating:  - (review by James' mom)album was ok
heard about it on NPR when singer was interviewed...sounded a little cooler than it ended up being.bought for my husband who likes pre-swing, 20s and 30s bands / blues.
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