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This is Christy Barron's second album on Chesky Records, and the only one available on Super Audio CD. This is a Hybrid Multichannel disc. On this album, Christy sings jazz and R&B arrangements of various pop tunes, including "Mercy Street" by Peter Gabriel, "This Must Be Love" by Phil Collins, plus ... more |
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If you are a bluegrass fan, you may well be disappointed by this, for this seems to be an album of soft pop ballads with only hints of country and bluegrass every now and then. I have never heard of Alison Krauss till quite recently, when I discovered one of her songs from this album was featured in ... more |
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Review by JW April 10, 2003
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Let me add a short note to the other reviews of this classic. The Stereo mix still sounds somewhat veiled on SACD, especially vis-a-vis the bass - this is my impression compared to other SACD's I have from a similar era. The SACD layer sounds more extended, detailed and dynamic than the CD layer. I ... more |
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Review by JW July 18, 2003
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Jacintha has been surrounded by much debate on the internet. Did we need another female jazz singer in 'Diana Krall' mode etc. etc.? Personally I think the lady settled that debate herself with this album. And all the Groove Note stuff is just absolutely gorgeous soundwise. (Check out Ying Tan's ... more |
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"Piece Of Cake" has one of the best intro's in the business! It sets up this album very nicely. Michel Camilo is a pianist from the Dominican Republic. In 2001 he won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Record.
Years ago I have seen Camilo perform live and I have been a fan ever since. This is his ... more |
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