| 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 outfit on the web and explore his other SACD's).
Jacintha has what some people call a 'breathy' style of singing. And yes she does often use that technique but there is much more to her than that. I have little patience for singers that just go for the 'sexy' effect and evidence very little real life emotion. So far, none of Jacintha's albums have bored me. I find them all engaging and sophisticated but 'Lush Life' projects a more mature and experienced singer than the previous albums imho.
There are a lot of instruments accompanying her on this disc; strings (cello, viola, violin), flugelhorn, harp, bass, drums and guitar (by Antony Wilson - check out his album "Our Gang"). The arrangements are very tasteful and provide for a 'lush' ambience to standards like 'Summertime' and 'The Shadow Of Your Smile'. Her rendition of the latter song is slower than usual. I think it works.
Jw
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