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Spotlite SPJCD 568 Released June 2002 |
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What the critics say about Songs of Time and Place: ‘A collection of great songs - carefully chosen and carefully arranged - which ought to secure Lee Gibson’s place among the very front rank of vocalists.’ ‘JAZZ UK’ ‘While Cassandra Wilson leads the female vocal field in America, Lee Gibson has comparable status in Britain. She invests the songs with a personal vitality allied to a respect for the lyricists’ intentions. Lee receives first class support, with pianists John Pearce and Mark Latimer and trombonist Nightingale to the fore.’ Chris Lee ‘MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS’ ‘(In) this superb recording, Lee Gibson explores the themes of Time and Place. This studio recording is probably the best album she has produced to date and includes a shimmering version of ‘Over The Rainbow’, which is matched by a stunning exploration of Billy Strayhorn’s ‘Lush Life. This recording is the best album Lee Gibson has made to date’. David Griffiths ‘SOUTH WALES EVENING POST’ ‘One of the most talented and talked about of today’s singers is Lee Gibson. If you want to know just what she is about and why she is so well regarded, listen to this CD. The more I play the record the more I have enjoyed it. Gibson is undoubtedly a real talent.’ ‘JAZZ REVIEW’ ‘All the attributes required to make an accomplished jazz singer, phrasing attack, intonation and the ability to swing are all here. If you want to hear jazz singing with the brakes off this is one for you. This could be a contender for the Female Jazz Vocalist disc of the year’. John Martin ‘JAZZ RAG’ ‘Lee is highly respected on the British jazz scene. Not only has she a wonderful voice, an innate sense of swing and great performing ability, she is also renowned for her musicality and originality of approach. This is a highly sophisticated jazz album, which should be very well received.’ Peter Lund ‘CRESCENDO & JAZZ MUSIC’ ‘And so she goes from strength to strength. I have yet to hear anything less than a good CD by this singer and this set matches up to its predecessors. Gibson has far too much integrity to ever fail to recognise the value of the material she sings so well. If you have followed my previous recommendations to buy this singer's CDs and have liked them, then this one is even better. If you haven’t heard her before this is a wonderful place to start.’ Bruce Crowther ‘JAZZ JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL’ ‘There can be little doubt that Lee Gibson is a truly gifted vocalist. From the opening ‘It’s Alright with me’ to the fast and furious closer ‘My Shining Hour’ it is obvious that everyone has come to swing. Not merely ‘Songs of Time and Place’ but simply timeless songs, sung with great passion. Recommended without reservation.’ Nick Lea ‘JAZZ VIEWS’ |
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