2014-06-12
In this, her second solo album, singer-songrwriter Rachel Eckroth steps up as the star of her own show. Did she do it all by herself? It's hard to say - no other performers are credited. The lightweight and undistracting backing tracks serve to ornament her voice without ever taking a turn for themselves. Her voice is straightforward and unadorned. What Eckroth lacks in excitement she makes up in determination. -Gerald Etkind
LAVAY SMITH & HER RED HOT SKILLET LICKERS
MISS SMITH TO YOU
THE DEAD KENNY G'S
Bewildered Herd
THE BIG THREE TRIO
We Got Rhythm
Travis Sullivan's Bjorkestra
Enjoy
Various Artists
Upstairs at Larry's: Lawrence Welk Uncorked
Bill Charlap Trio
Somewhere: The Music of Leonard Bernstein
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