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Loverly
by Cassandra Wilson
The latest release by the jazz singer was recorded in her house in Jackson, Mississippi.
LABEL: |
Blue Note |
RELEASE DATE: |
10 June 2008 |
DISCS: |
1 disc |
GENRE(S): |
Vocal, Jazz |
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88
The Phoenix
Every song, no matter how familiar, is transformed by one detail or another.
80
Hartford Courant
Whether rollicking through "St. James Infirmary" or reflecting on "Wouldn't It Be Loverly," Wilson is in top-form, always sounding quite loverly.
80
Uncut
She reinvents the standards songbook in her image, using her deep, husky, Malboro-burnished voice to breathe life intro hackneyed old showtunes. [July 2008, p.115]
80
Mojo
Like other recent albums, this is not consistent enough to be classic Wilson but her voice still regularly seduces. [July 2008, p.109]
80
Observer Music Monthly
Her voice, dark, nuanced and full of mystery, shows what a class act the singer has become.
80
The Guardian
It's one of this enigmatic artist's most satisfying albums in a long time.
80
The New York Times
Naturalism is the idea, but this is a beautifully constructed record, from Mr. Moran’s blenderized, genre-defying piano solos to Ms. Wilson’s judicious phrasing, using the full range of her double-smoked voice.
80
Vibe
Loverly proves once again that she needs no artifice to soar musically. [July 2008, p.60]
70
All Music Guide
Loverly is the only reason to avoid imposing a moratorium on the very tired standards genre that has become the bane of jazz in recent years. It cannot be recommended highly enough.
70
Boston Globe
As always, Wilson loves to toy with melody and phrasing, a penchant that often yields delicious results.
60
Under The Radar
Interpreter extraordinaire Cassandra Wilson embraces a cool dozen standards, although, unfortunately, the overall taste is not quite as cool. [Summer 2008]
60
Q Magazine
The subtle rhythms of Nigerian percussionist Lekan Babalola giving something new to Wilson's versions of great old songs. [Aug 2008, p.145]
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