Loverly
by: Cassandra Wilson
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Cassandra Wilson's Loverly is something more than just her unique spin on songs from long ago. For this set, she has assembled an impressive core group of musicians to accompany her: Jason Moran on piano, Lonnie Plaxico on acoustic upright bass, and Marvin Sewell on guitar. Her low and hypnotic contralto glides so knowingly through each song that they would seem to be of her own creation--but aren't. To be sure, each of the 12 songs found on Loverly are stamped with her trademark Delta-baby, bluesy style (most noticeably on "Dust My Broom"). But Wilson and company have taken it one step further by turning tear-jerkers such as "Til There Was You" and "The Very Thought of You" into sultry bubblers that invite ballads into the bedroom. Throw in the moody "Black Orpheus" and her funky, down-to-business take on "St. James Infirmary," and it doesn't take long to realize that Loverly is a complete attempt to satisfy the soul; a sexy mesh that dares rival anything Cassandra Wilson has released before it. --Eric C.P. Martin
Album Description:
Long considered one of the finest singers in the jazz world, Cassandra Wilson's new album is a tour de force of emotion, technique, interpretation and style as she brings her considerable powers to this collection of classic songs.Once again she has gathered a band of shining talent, featuring the brilliant Jason Moran on Piano with guitarist Marvin Sewell and Lonnie Plaxico on bass - a band that is so good together that Cassandra was happy to sit in the producer's chair and let the songs speak for themselves. Featuring incredible interpretations of the classics like Black Orpheus, Caravan, and The Very Thought of You, Cassandra is one of the few singers that can genuinely re-invent a song that we all think we know, such as Wouldn't It Be Loverly and turn it breathe new emotional life into it. However, the standout track has to be the stunning funky, soulful, brooding St. James Infirmary which has become a staple of her live set
Cassandra Wilson's Loverly is something more than just her unique spin on songs from long ago. For this set, she has assembled an impressive core group of musicians to accompany her: Jason Moran on piano, Lonnie Plaxico on acoustic upright bass, and Marvin Sewell on guitar. Her low and hypnotic contralto glides so knowingly through each song that they would seem to be of her own creation--but aren't. To be sure, each of the 12 songs found on Loverly are stamped with her trademark Delta-baby, bluesy style (most noticeably on "Dust My Broom"). But Wilson and company have taken it one step further by turning tear-jerkers such as "Til There Was You" and "The Very Thought of You" into sultry bubblers that invite ballads into the bedroom. Throw in the moody "Black Orpheus" and her funky, down-to-business take on "St. James Infirmary," and it doesn't take long to realize that Loverly is a complete attempt to satisfy the soul; a sexy mesh that dares rival anything Cassandra Wilson has released before it. --Eric C.P. Martin
Album Description:
Long considered one of the finest singers in the jazz world, Cassandra Wilson's new album is a tour de force of emotion, technique, interpretation and style as she brings her considerable powers to this collection of classic songs.Once again she has gathered a band of shining talent, featuring the brilliant Jason Moran on Piano with guitarist Marvin Sewell and Lonnie Plaxico on bass - a band that is so good together that Cassandra was happy to sit in the producer's chair and let the songs speak for themselves. Featuring incredible interpretations of the classics like Black Orpheus, Caravan, and The Very Thought of You, Cassandra is one of the few singers that can genuinely re-invent a song that we all think we know, such as Wouldn't It Be Loverly and turn it breathe new emotional life into it. However, the standout track has to be the stunning funky, soulful, brooding St. James Infirmary which has become a staple of her live set
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Rating: - Always
You can not go wrong with Cassandra Wilson.Though this album does not reach -- in my humble estimation -- the depths nor heights of Blue Light 'Til Dawn, there is always a place for her comtemplative and purely communicative expression in whatever time you devote to listening, really listening, to music.SHe is a jazz staple, and much deserves to be revered along with Billie, Ella and Sarah.
Rating: - lcDavid
Cassandra has returned to the style of song and back up support that developed her original fan base. Hopefully, she will continue to explore more jazz related material that really brings out the unique voice of Cassandra Wilson.
Rating: - Loverly indeed!
On first thought, I didn't think Cassandra was up to the task of covering such songs as "Lover Come Back to Me" and "Loverly," but she made a fool out of me by giving these vintage pieces nice new turns with her distinctive voice.Still, she seems more at home on such songs as "St. James Infirmary" and "Dust My Broom," recalling her earlier forays into the Blues on Blue Light Til Dawn and New Moon Daughter.All in all, this is a very good album with excellent accompaniment by Jason Moran and Lonnie ... Read More
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- .... "Yawn".....
I have every other CD Ms. Wilson has recorded & love them each in their own way, but this one - I can't. I tried on several different occasions to give this one some air & finally decided to let it go. Mind you, I do own it cause I was trying to keep the collection going (cause she IS good & everyone should have at least two of her in their collection), but not today.Not this one. For some reason, it seems rather bland & she sounds bored - nothing moved me. I'll wait until her next one comes around ... Read More
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- ... blows a serious blues jones . . .
Wouldn't it be?Wilson thinks so, as she inhales a Southern aire and blows a serious blues jones into the lungs of these somewhat shopworn mannequins, breathing heat back into their Broadway bones."Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most" is a bittersweet treat."Wouldn't It Be Loverly?" blithely skips over the crumbling concrete of disappointment."Black Orpheus" is all haloed streetlamps in a midnight fog.Throughout, Wilson's warmth is palpable, heightened by the "liveness" of the recording.... Read More
- AlwaysYou can not go wrong with Cassandra Wilson.Though this album does not reach -- in my humble estimation -- the depths nor heights of Blue Light 'Til Dawn, there is always a place for her comtemplative and purely communicative expression in whatever time you devote to listening, really listening, to music.SHe is a jazz staple, and much deserves to be revered along with Billie, Ella and Sarah.
- lcDavidCassandra has returned to the style of song and back up support that developed her original fan base. Hopefully, she will continue to explore more jazz related material that really brings out the unique voice of Cassandra Wilson.
- Loverly indeed!On first thought, I didn't think Cassandra was up to the task of covering such songs as "Lover Come Back to Me" and "Loverly," but she made a fool out of me by giving these vintage pieces nice new turns with her distinctive voice.Still, she seems more at home on such songs as "St. James Infirmary" and "Dust My Broom," recalling her earlier forays into the Blues on Blue Light Til Dawn and New Moon Daughter.All in all, this is a very good album with excellent accompaniment by Jason Moran and Lonnie ... Read More
- .... "Yawn".....I have every other CD Ms. Wilson has recorded & love them each in their own way, but this one - I can't. I tried on several different occasions to give this one some air & finally decided to let it go. Mind you, I do own it cause I was trying to keep the collection going (cause she IS good & everyone should have at least two of her in their collection), but not today.Not this one. For some reason, it seems rather bland & she sounds bored - nothing moved me. I'll wait until her next one comes around ... Read More
- ... blows a serious blues jones . . .Wouldn't it be?Wilson thinks so, as she inhales a Southern aire and blows a serious blues jones into the lungs of these somewhat shopworn mannequins, breathing heat back into their Broadway bones."Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most" is a bittersweet treat."Wouldn't It Be Loverly?" blithely skips over the crumbling concrete of disappointment."Black Orpheus" is all haloed streetlamps in a midnight fog.Throughout, Wilson's warmth is palpable, heightened by the "liveness" of the recording.... Read More
