2013-05-07
Gina's earthy smoky vocals breathe life into every track on this disc that blends blues, jazz and roots to make one of 2013's most compelling releases. The CD begins with the title track "It Wasn't Real" a story of betrayal that draws you in on the first sound of her voice. "Don't cry Baby" is an Etta James classic & Gina would make this late great happy with her take on this track. "Walkin' Along The Avenue" is a laid back jazz track and shows the bands & Gina's versatility. On "City By The Water" & "Write A Little Song With You" Gina captures a little of the sound and feeling that was found on KD Lang's "Ingénue" release. Gina ends this disc with the country blues sounds of "Walkin' Shoes" where she sings about having a long way to go. In my books, Gina has already reached the top with this fine release. Reviewed By: Gregg SaurGEORGE HARMONICA SMITH
Teardrops Are Falling
GARY ALLEGRETTO
MANY SHADES OF BLUE
Rob Paparozzi And The Ed Palermo Big Band
Electric Butter
PATRICK SWEANY
Every Hour Is a Dollar Gone
OTIS TAYLOR
Clovis People, Vol. 3
JOYANN PARKER
HARD TO LOVE
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.