“Reflection” is the impressive adult contemporary/easy listening debut that features the outstanding vocals of Melbourne, Australia's own Jennie Mortimer. A student of vocal styling, Mortimer has a well disciplined voice great for Broadway and even Disney - in short, she sounds fantastic. This album features mostly easy listening and theatrical classics, with the exception of the improbable closer, a great easy listening variation on Evanescence’s “My Immortal.” The arrangements are either reshaped into, or replicated as great classical, big band, and jazz compositions that perfectly match Mortimer’s adult contemporary and musical theatre vocals. “Reflection” is well-recorded, and the entire album sounds nothing but professional. “You Took Advantage of Me” is a great take on a classic featuring great big band horns, jazz piano and drum, a smooth sax solo, and a great vocal performance. “Luck Be a Lady” pays respect to the Guys & Dolls classic with an over the top theatrical arrangement, a nice beat, and another great vocal performance. “Reflection” is really about the stunning vocals of Jennie Mortimer and while her tributes are great, she could sing just about anything and dazzle her audience. Fans of adult contemporary, easy listening, and great female vocalists should definitely look into this album.
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“Reflection” is the impressive adult contemporary/easy listening debut that features the outstanding vocals of Melbourne, Australia\'s own Jennie Mortimer. A student of vocal styling, Mortimer has a well disciplined voice great for Broadway and even Disney - in short, she sounds fantastic. This album features mostly easy listening and theatrical classics, with the exception of the improbable closer, a great easy listening variation on Evanescence’s “My Immortal.” The arrangements are either reshaped into, or replicated as great classical, big band, and jazz compositions that perfectly match Mortimer’s adult contemporary and musical theatre vocals. “Reflection” is well-recorded, and the entire album sounds nothing but professional. “You Took Advantage of Me” is a great take on a classic featuring great big band horns, jazz piano and drum, a smooth sax solo, and a great vocal performance. “Luck Be a Lady” pays respect to the Guys & Dolls classic with an over the top theatrical arrangement, a nice beat, and another great vocal performance. “Reflection” is really about the stunning vocals of Jennie Mortimer and while her tributes are great, she could sing just about anything and dazzle her audience. Fans of adult contemporary, easy listening, and great female vocalists should definitely look into this album.
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