Vivian Lee: Let’s Talk About Love

Vivian Lee has a create and penetrating clarity to her voice, not unlike a vintage Eartha Kitt on this collection of (mostly) standards with a simpatico team of Brenden Lowe/p, Buca Necak/b and Jeff Minnewater/dr. She floats with guest alto saxist Jeff Clayton on a rich “Emily” and wonderfully reflective on Jimmy Webb’s “Didn’t We.” The team creates a  hip bop swing to “Wives and Lovers” and her “Some Other Time” has her misty eyed. Droplets of piano set the scene for a tender “Waltz For Debbie” and her rich voice glistens during “Before We Fall In Love.” Mature moments of music.

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