Search - Jeanie Bryson :: Deja Blue

Sultry and sweet

07/18/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Jeanie Bryson deftly applies her finesse and subtlety to an unusually wide-ranging songbook. From obsure 40's tunes ("I Told You I Love You, Now Get Out") to 70's standards ("Poetry Man"), to a number of brand new compositions (including the title track), she remains one of smartest and most sensitive of contemporary vocalists. And she is a true jazz artist--not a pre-packaged, over-hyped, derivative sex-kitten. There is much to love in this selection--tasty arrangements, a superb band, and above all, a woman who knows exactly what she's here for. And her duet with Etta Jones ("It's So Nice to Have a Man Around the House") is alone worth the price of admission. Pure pleasure."

Sung from the heart.

C. Cooke | Omaha, NE United States | 11/30/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"After 5 years of touring and performing, Jeanie's back with a new record that mixes classic and contemporary tunes. It's a heartfelt performance that draws the listener in. The set list varies from a duet with the late Etta Jones on "It's so nice to have a man around the house" to a mesmerizing reading of Todd Rundgren's "Hello it's me". Jeanie, like all mature artists, performs from her heart. A highly recommended performance that moves me emotionally."

Great singer; bland music

Christen Thomsen | ODENSE M Denmark | 06/23/2003

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Jeannie Bryson is potentially a major singer. Her first Concord albums were a delight. She has a warm, easy singing style and shows some concern about choice of songs. But the musicians and esp. the arrangements on this record are non-descript, indifferent, slick MOR jazz. I don't know what pressure record companies put on singers to melt in with the background these days. Perhaps the record is just the way Ms Bryson wants it. But like other gifted singers in the past, Carmen Lundy comes to mind, if this record is the future, then Ms Bryson is in danger of forfeiting hers.
She needs to surround herself with creative musicians and arrangements who can match her talent."