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CECILE MCLORIN SALVANT ~ MELUSINE NONESUCH 075597906400 (Barcode: 075597906400) ~ UK ~ Jazz Recorded: 2022 Released: 2023 This is the 7th album by American Jazz vocalist Cecile McLorin SalvantFind albums by this artist. She is accompanied by keyboardists Sullivan FortnerFind albums by this artist and Aaron DiehlFind albums by this artist, bassists Paul SikivieFind albums by this artist and Luques CurtisFind albums by this artist, drummers Kyle PooleFind albums by this artist and Obed CalvaireFind albums by this artist and a few guest musicians. The album presents fourteen tracks, several of which are originals by Salvant. The lyrics are primarily in French, which is Salvant’s mother tongue, and the entire album is based on a 14th Century French legend. This the most complex, advanced and ambitious album by Salvant to date, and it offers a rather strange amalgam of European Folklore, Cabaret, Classical and Jazz, which is definitely subtler and often only inclined here, but it enables the listener to discover previously less prominent aspects of Salvant’s persona as an Artist and musical range. The result is certainly highly impressive and deeply moving, which in retrospect is not that surprising. Although closer to French chanson than Jazz per se, this is a superb album in every respect. Overall, this is an excellent (almost) vocal Jazz album by one of its best American representatives on the contemporary vocal Jazz scene, who constantly keeps developing her Art. Like all of her albums, it is a no brainer for every Jazz lover, especially those who enjoy female vocals recordings. Wholeheartedly recommended!

Updated: 04/06/2026Posted: 04/06/2026

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