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Carolyn
Leonhart (Sunny Side)
Released: April, 2005
I can't remember how I found
Carolyn Leonhart. But one recent Friday night I did - and I'm pleased.
And I'm doubly pleased that my itchy mouse finger was able to buy this
disc at iTunes just a few clicks later. Carolyn Leonhart is a former
backup singer for Steely Dan. This is her second solo disc; it's a mix
between original tunes and standards. I prefer the standards, but the
whole disc is great.
This is a young woman with a very versatile voice. From intense, as in the
opening cut, "Noneday" - to those little doodly things with a bass
("Sometimes I Think") that I'm not crazy about.
My favorites on this disc were "I'm In The Mood For Love," and "Moon
River." Watch for husband Wayne Escoffery on Tenor Sax on "Noneday."
Outstanding.
I prefer the quieter second half of the disc. Ms. Leonhart sounds great
when she's singing full out - but she's able to make the most of her fine
voice where there's some room for nuance and emotion.
No need to keep singing backup - I'm looking forward to more solo outings.
 Three microphones (out of four)
- Doug Boynton
(07/21/05) |
