This is a really fine CD by a fine singer--own it!
author: Helene Smart
This CD is wonderful for a great many reasons--Kate has a really lovely voice, clear and sunshiny with perfect diction--and she chooses her songs carefully--there are no throw aways here, every message matters. I particularly like her presentation of the two selections by Michael Peter Smith, a writer new to me. She makes the standards feel fresh, too. There is a lot of intelligence and craft here, and I would gladly own more of her work. Reflecting the care and professionalism of the entire effort is the choice of musicians who work very well with Kate and with each other. I'm going to go play it again, right now.
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I loved the variety of songs, AND I can hear ALL the lyrics.
author: Michael C. Wolf
These aren't "patter" songs, but you can really hear the wonderful lyrics (especially the title song), and Ms. Loitz is able to switch moods and pacing very well. "Paris in New
York" is a real grabber. She has what I like to call a "limpid" voice, like Judy Collins. Looking forward to her next CD.
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For lovers of the Great American Songbook - and anybody who likes good music!
author: Joan Fillot
I loved the theme of this album. Enough about the young things dipping their toes into love for the first time. This is the voice of experience - joyful experience - not jaded or worldweary. Of course, I liked the French-tinted Last Time I Saw Paris and La Vie en Rose, but the fun of meeting a man in Chicago was a treat too. Keep 'em comin', Kate.
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Loitz sings with sensitivity and seasoning
author: Max Morath, legendary pianist and author
She said it first, so I can agree -- "I'm Glad (She's) Not Young Anymore." The title provided her with a unique concept for this CD -- a very tasty and well-produced exploration of Popular Standards, plus a few not-so-Standard discoveries that will surprise you. Loitz sings with sensitivity and seasoning, backed by pianist Robert Marks and a swinging trio.
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