Search - Melba Moore :: A Night in St. Lucia

5 stars for Melba, 0 for production

F. Juergens | Köln | 01/08/2004

(2 out of 5 stars)

"The production of this CD is, simply put, a shame. First of all, some of the tracks end abruptly in the middle of applause or even while Melba's still singing, no fading out, but just stopping (imagine!). Secondly, there is no booklet, no liner and production notes; you can call it a really cheap thing. It wouldn't be that horrible if the songs were to look over, but on the contrary: Ms. Moore sounds great, with an absolute mastery of the material and more warmth and flexibility in her voice than in some of her other records. Plus passion and listenable joy of singing. I deeply appreciate the artistry of Melba Moore, but am almost disgusted what the music industry does to her - with every of her later records, but especially with this one. Again: it's a shame!"

AT LAST LIVE !

M. J. Lacomme | Sevres, France | 07/11/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"One of the essential Melba Moore records. Backed only by a trio, she sings some of her greatest hits. More unexpected is her superb rendition of Night in Tunisia."