Julia Lashae
author: Bill Wilbert
LaShae,s sultry vocals (kind of a combination of Rosemary Clooney and Julie London) blend perfectly with the accompanying musicians and the standards. The song selections are an excellent blend of the usual (eg, "How Long Has This Been Going On?", "I Can't Give You Anything But Love") and the too rarely heard (eg, "Blue Skies", How High the Moon") But the star of the album is the rhythm section, particularly the pianist.
One minor downer -- The trumpet/fleugelhorn player is at times too loud and obtrusive; a cup mute would have helped.
All in all, a very good album that only misses being excellent by an occasionally-trumpet that is too loud.
Recommended.
Bill Wilbert
New Braunfels, TX
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WONDERFUL !!!
author: Sheri Perkins
THIS CD IS GREAT !! LOOKING FORWARD TO MS LaShae's next production !!
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Lovely to look at, Delightful to hear!
author: Cathy Carter
I'm impressed with the quality of Julia's voice and the instruments on this CD. Because I am a 'once upon a time' Chick Singer, her vocals remind me of my club days, and listening to Chris Conners, June Christy, and a little known Anita O'Day. Having found their venue, I would like to see this CD become a 'must' for all jazz lovers, and lovers of jazz vocals.
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May have to take a trip to New Orleans!
author: Paula Sperry
Love the voice, love the selections. I heard Julia LaShae's Midnight Sun while streaming at work. I kept running to the computer everytime I heard a song by her, until it dawned on me that I needed to own this CD..The musical background is excellent with the right blend of instruments. Few vocalists blend as well as Ms. LaShae's does with her band. The CD took me back to my father's jazz band in the early '60s. I hope to hear more from her and this band someday - perhaps I can fly to New Orleans and catch them live.
PS.
I work at a community radio station ( www.womr.org ) Is it possible to get a copy for our jazz DJ's to play at the station?
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