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 04/2008

    VICTOR WOOTEN
    PALMYSTERY

  • reviewed 04/2007

    MELODY GARDOT
    Worrisome Heart

  • reviewed 01/2004

    Matt Flinner Quartet
    Walking on the Moon

  • reviewed 01/2011

    DON STIERNBERG
    SWING 220

  • reviewed 01/2011

    WIL SWINDLER'S ELEVENET
    Universe B

  • reviewed 04/2010

    SPEAK
    Speak

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.