Great singer, fine album
E. C Goodstein | Northern CA United States | 12/29/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Luqman Hamza is a truly great male vocalist IMO. This
album format is preferable as it has a bonus track. He has
a lot of sweetness in his voice, which recalls Mel Torme at
times, some Nat Cole and a higher voiced Johnny Hartman
too. But his is also a very individual style and he's really a
tremendous pianist as well. This guy swings mightily without making a big deal of it. Great jazzified version of
"Feelin' Good," and some fine ballads. His 'bluesish' take
on "Until the Real Thing Comes Along" is very touching I
think. But really every track is terrific. If you like jazz vocals, you'll like this one I think."