Jo Stafford

Kiki Ebsen: My Buddy: The Other Side of Oz

She’s fluid, sultry, dulcet, and evocative.

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Michael Feinstein: Summertime Swing

Summertime Swing shows off his ability to swing.

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Jo Stafford

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John DePalma: Something Shiny

Evenly paced and intelligently sung story songs that are deeply expressive and melodic.

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Natalie Douglas: Tribute: Nat “King” Cole

Cole once remarked that he sang a song like he was telling a story, and Douglas’ phrasing, enunciation, and body language do the same thing for each number.

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Jane Scheckter: I’ve (Still) Got My Standards

Scheckter’s sensitivity stands out.

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Jamie Brady: Something to Talk About

Pretty Jamie Brady delivered a smorgasbord of songs in Something to Talk About that showed her versatility and vocal color well.

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