Jazz / Vocal; Standards; Traditional Pop; Vocal Jazz
Recorded at RPM Studios and Unique Studios, New York, New York.
Madeleine Peyroux - vocals, guitar
Marc Ribot - acoustic & electric guitars, dobro, banjo
Vernon Reid - electric guitar
Larry Saltzman - electric guitar
Regina Carter - violin
Charlie Giordano - accordion, Hammond B-3 organ, harmonium, harpsichord, Mellotron
James Carter - tenor saxophone, bass clarinet
Marcus Printup - trumpet
Cyrus Chestnut - piano
Steve Kirby - bass
Greg Cohen - bass, bass marimba
Leon Parker - drums, cymbal
Kenny Wollison - drums, cymbals, bass drum, percussion
Madeleine Peyroux made a bit of a stir in 1996 due to her voice sounding remarkably close at times to Billie Holiday. This wide-ranging set features Peyroux singing swing standards, originals and tunes that hint at country and folk music. Her supporting cast, which changes on each selection, includes a restrained James Carter on tenor and bass clarinet, Marc Ribot on dobro and guitar, trumpeter Marcus Printup, pianist Cyrus Chestnut and violinist Regina Carter, among others. A very interesting release which, despite the derivative nature of Peyroux's voice, is full of surprises. Highlights include "Walkin' After Midnight," "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter," "La Vie En Rose" and "Muddy Water."
---Scott Yanow, allmusic |
