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Maria Corsaro & Kati Neiheisel: Love Is…

Each has a strong individual approach to her material.

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Dawn Derow My Ship: Songs from 1941

A splendid listen.

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Jan Sandwich: Salute to the Ladies of Song

She is confident and smart.

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Hilary Kole: Sophisticated Lady

One of the most luscious voices in jazz today.

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The Rebecca Kilgore Trio Vol. 1

Phrasing is supple, affectation free.

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Anais Reno: Lovesome Thing: Anais Reno sings Ellington & Strayhorn Featuring Emmet Cohen

A terrific CD.

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Josie Falbo: You Must Believe in Spring

She balances emotion and musical quite imaginatively.

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Nicole Pesce and Renee Grant Patrick: Music That Matters

A cabaret show of 15 songs written or made famous by black artists.

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Kenny Washington: What’s the Hurry

Kenny Washington sings like he means it.

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George Avakian

George Avakian

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