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author: Scott P. - Lilburn Georgia USA
The version of Ode To Billy Joe has a sax solo by Jake Fleming which lays the groundwork for listeners to be utterly destroyed by Jeni's voice, an observation which could also be applied to other songs on this recording. Highly Recomended !!!
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author: Tamara Turner, CD Baby
Stretching the jazz palette into the softness of acoustic folk and the accessible warmth of pop, Fleming's voice carries melody with unusual resonance; she knows how to draw out the sensuality within a line, how to stretch notes like pulling taffy. Backed by the supple voice of guitar, light strings, humming bass, and a number of other featured instrumentalists, Jeni's sweet delivery, reminiscent of Norah Jones, makes for a distinct album as colorful and expressive as the seasons. Within one breath, she can cast a spell that leaves her listener holding his breath, simply by pushing on the subtleties one least expects, letting the mysteries swirl and slide off her release. Truly, this is a generous and bountiful album.
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