Melissa Errico: Sondheim in the City
Errico and music director Tedd Firth chose jazz as a fresh way to present this material.
Betty Bryant: Lotta Livin’
She sings and plays the piano with a warm, distinctive style. This is a lovely collection of material from a veteran who sounds fresh.
Margot Sergent: Douce France/Sweet France
The musicianship on this CD is deft. The CD is a lovely listen.
Ann Hampton Callaway: Finding Beauty: Originals Volume 1
The artist’s tender heart is as present as is her multifaceted talent. The CD is lovely and honest.
Jeff Harnar: A Collective Cy: Jeff Harnar Sings Cy Coleman
A celebratory assembly of great numbers; a classy party to which all are welcome.
Anya Turner & Robert Grusecki: Mid-Century Modern
The songs in this collection all seem intensely personal, but the warm performances of Grusecki and Turner invite the listener into their world.
Terry Gibbs Legacy Band: The Terry Gibbs Songbook
The feel is classic rather than contemporary. The musicians are top notch, and who would be a better choice for vocals than Danny Bacher.