Claudia Koval: With Heart and Soul: A Dedication to My Mother
The strongest and most original performance on the album is “The Shadow of Your Smile.”
The strongest and most original performance on the album is “The Shadow of Your Smile.”
Her singing is impeccable, her emotion is palpable and the way she connects to the blues is real.
Behind the unhurried approach is a master romantic balladeer and singer of the blues.
Mary Bogue seems incapable of hitting a false note, either vocally or emotionally.
Claudia Koval has a smooth, creamy voice that lends itself well to singing standards—with delicate delivery featuring gentle jazz licks, precise enunciation and a slight quaver in her voice that adds to the emotional arc of each song.