When I 1st heard PB's latest "Live: A Fortnight in France" I did not think too much of it but this is the type of CD that grows on you as you play more of it. IMO, the performance on this CD matches all her other earlier releases. A favourite of PBs, to me all of her releases are.......
As an alternative to PB's style, try Stacey Kent. She does not sound at all like PB ("dark") & her presentation of songs are very much more upbeat & refreshing. Certainly one of my favourite jazz singers together with PB & others. BTW, Stacey's hubby Jim Tomlinson backs her up with his Sax playing & IMO blends into her vocals very nicely.
http://www.staceykent.com/
As an alternative to PB's style, try Stacey Kent. She does not sound at all like PB ("dark") & her presentation of songs are very much more upbeat & refreshing. Certainly one of my favourite jazz singers together with PB & others. BTW, Stacey's hubby Jim Tomlinson backs her up with his Sax playing & IMO blends into her vocals very nicely.
http://www.staceykent.com/