After hearing her CD at my local audio store last weekend, I was going to add: Cecile Mclorin Salvant's "Woman Child" to the list. However, Jazdoc obviously beat me to it.
My audio dealer, a performing symphonic cellist, couldn't wait to show-off the "Woman Child" CD provided to him by one of his clients. I heard the recording on a pair of well-setup Vandersteen's Model 7's (Mark's setups are always 1st.rate), which didn't at all hurt the presentation (grin). Having never heard of Ms Mclorin Salvant, I too was mesmerized and amazed by her vocal range and abilities!
Thus, I must overwhelmingly second Jazdoc's recommendation! The recording is pretty darn good also. But if it was less than stellar (and it's not), I would nevertheless recommend that you give a listen to this young lady!
My audio dealer, a performing symphonic cellist, couldn't wait to show-off the "Woman Child" CD provided to him by one of his clients. I heard the recording on a pair of well-setup Vandersteen's Model 7's (Mark's setups are always 1st.rate), which didn't at all hurt the presentation (grin). Having never heard of Ms Mclorin Salvant, I too was mesmerized and amazed by her vocal range and abilities!
Thus, I must overwhelmingly second Jazdoc's recommendation! The recording is pretty darn good also. But if it was less than stellar (and it's not), I would nevertheless recommend that you give a listen to this young lady!