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Take track 6, "She Got To You": the song starts out with a funk rhythm then at the chorus changes to a subtle Latinesque rhythm topped off by sweet, soft saxophone which instantly reminded me of Paul Desmond. I've listened to a lot of music and a lot of jazz in general but it was great albums like this that led me deeper into the world of music. It's been a while since I've heard an album this good. I wasn't expecting that but it was a welcome surprise.The music is good enough for a jazz snob yet accessible enough for just about anyone. Listen to the samples and if you think there's even a slight chance you'll like it then you're right: do your ears a favor and buy this album. There are no weak tracks on this album.Esperanza's vocals are often soothing and always spot on and her bass playing is omnipresent yet never overbearing. The music is relaxing but lively and the compositions are dynamic.
I am officially hooked on this cd it has a nice tempo and a nice mixture of classic and contemporary jazz. I love this cd. This is a nice cd for any jazz lover and all of the other newbies like myself. By the end of the cd I feel as if I've been on a world journey as Esperanza pulls inspiration from many cultures. I'm not much of a jazz listener but I do appreciate good music and when I saw Esperanza perform at the White House honor of Stevie Wonder I was hooked. I was aprehensive at first but reading the other reviews helped encourage me to buy this cd.
i don't run straight to the store to buy a music cd yes i like jazz when i first heard this cdw i ent on amazon and bought it she has a beautiful relaxing voice and does not sing half naked or in a swim suit sings with class best jazz cd you can every buy classy
then I play it again. It's much more than a "jazz" album, it's kind of in a class by itself. you might become addicted.
It's like audio honey. There is an incredible variety on here, and it's all great. I had seen this artist in various music magazines as a promising new jazz talent, but wasn't prepared to be blown away like I was after I got this CD and actually heard her stuff.
. Oh yeah, her whole band sounds like an all-star cast. I hear interesting new things every time I listen.
I keep listening to this over and over and over. Everything is so "right" - the vocals, the melodies, the tight bass lines, the feel, I could go on.
I was not disappointed. A friend recommended this CD to me. My kids even hum or sing along with it. I play it at home all the time. I'd never heard of this artist and decided to check it out. I listened to some of the songs on the Amazon website and knew I would love this CD.
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