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Spotlite SPJ 576 -CD Released November 2003 |
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What the critics say about ‘Linger Awhile’:
‘This CD should be a cause for rejoicing among readers of this magazine. Gibson’s voice is strong and mature and she sings with irresistible rhythmic drive. Whether drifting eloquently through Dindi or steaming through That’s All, she displays all the qualities that have made her a major asset to the world of the female jazz singer’. Bruce Crowther ‘JAZZ JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL’ ‘Lee Gibson concentrates on her core strengths in this album. These are a sparky, unfussy delivery infused with jazz sensibility, an imaginative approach to melodic improvisation and an infectious informality that allows her to highlight all of a song’s subtleties.’ Chris Parker ‘JAZZ REVIEW’ ‘From the sheer snap of the first eight bars of saxophonist Martin Williams’ ‘Relax With Me’, the opening track on Lee Gibson’s new CD, the head-shaking groove of John Pearce (piano), Paul Morgan (bass) and Bobby Worth (drums) announces an imminent jazz treat. Lee Gibson is the real deal, a singer who can swoop or soar like Sarah Vaughan, who can play tricks with phrase-lengths or syllable accents and yet never lose her grip for a split second. In addition to her marvellous trio, seven of the thirteen tracks feature an excellent horn section of Steve Waterman, Andy Panayi, Mark Nightingale and the vastly underrated saxophonist Martin Williams, who has also contributed four of the uncluttered, nicely voiced charts. But Gibson doesn’t just do hard swing, and her reading of Benny Golson’s sublime ‘I Remember Clifford’ proves conclusively that her jazz soul runs very deep.’ Brian Blain - ‘JAZZ UK’ ‘This is a lady who never fails to please with her personality-plus performances of an increasingly wide range of material and who insists on working with the very best available players. Her finale, an unexpectedly upbeat version of the usual ballad That’s All, is a triumph of verbal navigation in her expert jazz vein. Splendid.’ Les Tomkins - ‘JAZZ RAG’ ‘This excellent album is a great showcase for singer Lee Gibson. She sings with great panache through 13 varied tracks. It is one I am sure you’ll find yourself playing over and over. On this performance she deserves exposure in the States because she certainly compares well to their leading divas who regularly visit these shores. In all this is a very special album which should not be missed.’ Harvey Bard - ‘CRESCENDO AND JAZZ MUSIC’ ‘With this, her second outing on the Spotlite label, Lee’s voice seems to have taken on an even more luxuriant, richer texture than I’ve heard before. This is vocal jazz for grown-ups, putting the efforts of some of the much vaunted young pretenders firmly in the shade with a masterclass in how to interpret and get the most out of a varied programme of standards, newer songs and one or two from the outer reaches of the repertoire. It would be nice to think that this album will receive the sort of ringing endorsement from the likes of Michael Parkinson that its musical merit warrants, with all the associated media publicity.’ Gerry Stonestreet - ‘IN TUNE INTERNATIONAL’ |
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