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  | CECILE MCLORIN SALVANT ~ THE WINDOW
MACK AVENUE 1132 (Barcode: 673203113220) ~ USA ~ Jazz
Recorded: 2018 Released: 2018
This is the 5th album by American Jazz vocalist Cecile McLorin SalvantFind albums by this artist. She is accompanied by pianist Sullivan FortnerFind albums by this artist, who also plays organ on a couple of tracks, and saxophonist Melissa AldanaFind albums by this artist, who plays on one track. The album presents seventeen tracks, some recorded in the studio and some recorded live at the Village Vanguard in NY. All the tracks are standards except one, which is an original by Salvant.
The music is absolutely gorgeous, offering an interesting selection of less popular songs, brilliantly sung by Salvant, who is subtly and intelligently accompanied by Fortner. The intimate duo setting, which is also very rarely heard these days, allows the listener to enjoy the full range of Salvant’s sensibilities and highly aesthetic approach to Jazz vocals. Since her appearance on the scene in 2010, she managed to secure a position of one of the leading contemporary American Jazz vocalists. Her French upbringing and education adds the European Culture element, which sets her apart from most other American Jazz Artists.
Overall, this is an excellent vocal Jazz album by one of its best representatives on the contemporary scene, which, like all of her albums, are a no brainer for every Jazz lover, especially those who enjoy female vocals and intimate “Art of the Duo” recordings. Wholeheartedly recommended!
| | Updated: 09/01/2026Posted: 09/01/2026 | CD 1 Digipak Recommend To A Friend |
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