Time: 42:21
Size: 98.3 MB
Styles: Vocal jazz
Year: 2007
Art: Front
[2:39] 1. Gypsy In My Soul
[4:10] 2. Taking A Chance On Love
[3:33] 3. What A Little Moonlight Can Do
[3:28] 4. Embraceable You
[3:56] 5. It's All Right With Me
[5:08] 6. Dans Mon Ile
[3:03] 7. Deed I Do
[2:15] 8. Down With Love
[3:59] 9. Jim
[3:16] 10. The Way You Look Tonight
[3:40] 11. In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning
[3:09] 12. Cheek To Cheek
Sara Lazarus' second CD since winning the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition for vocals is primarily a meeting with the phenomenal Gypsy jazz guitarist Biréli Lagrène and his band, focusing primarily on upbeat standards about love. Lazarus' expressive vocals are never coy or overdone; instead, she embellishes each song with just the right touch, with Lagrène's delightful solos providing a break between choruses. Highlights include her lively "What a Little Moonlight Can Do," the sassy "It's All Right with Me," and the infectious "Cheek to Cheek." A string section plus drummer André Ceccarelli (who sticks to brushes) take the place of Lagrène's band on three slow ballads arranged by Raymond Gimenes, all of which provide a perfect backdrop for Lazarus' rich vocals. Sara Lazarus' sophomore release reveals a singer with a bright future. ~ Ken Dryden
It's All Right With Me