CARMEN LUNDY

Come Home

2008-03-13

Carmen Lundy has been at it for three decades now. “Come Home,” her latest release, brings this jazz singer full circle with her 10th release. Lundy describes the CD as accomplishing “everything I’ve wanted to musically.” Her vocal range brings, to this reviewer at least, Sade to mind, though the comparisons could be made to Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald. She even played Billie Holiday in an off-Broadway production. The Village Voice says of Lundy, “She’s got it all.” And this album is proof positive. Scat and bop make way for Brazilian flavors on this 12-track feature. This was nice. Recommended as a contemporary expression of jazz vocals. Highlights include “Nature Boy” and “Something Happened.” -- Daniel J. Graeber

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Jazz

  • reviewed 04/2004

    Ray Vega
    Squeeze Squeeze

  • reviewed 01/2005

    New Birth Brass Band
    New Birth Family

  • reviewed 11/2016

    Mamutrio
    Primal Existence

  • reviewed 03/2008

    CHICK COREA & GARY BURTON
    The New Crystal Silence

  • reviewed 11/2006

    JAVON JACKSON
    Now

  • reviewed 12/2011

    THE DAVE BRUBECK QUARTET
    THEIR LAST TIME OUT

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.