Rachelle Ferrell - First Instrument (11 tracks) +Album Reviews +Used CD available for Swap

The best jazz album I own!

Thomas C. Nagy | Ebensburg, PA USA | 09/22/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Rachelle Ferrell is a standout in a field of mediocre jazz artists. Not since Ella Fitzgerald has there been a vocalist of this caliber. Her voice is so versatile! Old standards here are presented in a fresh and renewed way. Highlights include "Inchworm" and "Bye Bye Blackbird." If you only buy one jazz album in your lifetime, make "First Instrument" that album!!"

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Damian Brown | Oakland, CA. | 05/28/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"In my years of being a passionate music lover, NEVER, have I experienced a TALENT as AMAZING as Rachelle Ferrell. She is an INCREDIBLE GIFT of VOCAL EXECUTION and DEPTH. "First Instrument" captures the very essence of her CREATIVITY and ARTISTIC VISION. Selections to look forward to: #4-"Prayer Dance" (A RICH, ANGELIC and BREATH-TAKING ballad, which showcases the BEAUTY and EFFORTLESSLY-POWERFUL RANGE of Ferrell's DYNAMIC GIFT), #3-"Bye Bye Blackbird" (A SMOKIN', SCAT JAMMING, INSTRUMENTAL JOURNEY of PASSION and PRECISION), #1-"You Send Me" (A REFRESHING dedication of LOVE and ADMIRATION) and #6-"With Every Breath I Take" (A ROMANTIC and ENCHANTING experience that's as INTRIGUING as Roberta Flack's: "The First Time I Saw Your Face"). "First Instrument" is a STUNNING WORK OF ART, and deserves much MORE RECOGNITION than it has received. All of Rachelle's album's are ***STELLAR*** and should be given the proper PRAISE. I am GRATEFUL to be apart of the FERRELL FAMILY!!!! B-R-A-V-O!!!"

WHERE HAVE I BEEN????

Darrren12000 | Washington, DC | 08/06/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I love good music -- especially jazz vocals. I just bought this album, and I am about to die. It is one of the best -- if not the best jazz vocal album I own (and I own tons of music). Her range is extreme (almost impossible), from a deep, almost baritony sound to the highest soprano chirp. Rachelle can scat, sing ballad, create emotion; she is the best. BUY IT!!!!!P.S. I thought I would never find anyone to match the greatness of the vocalists of the past (Sarah, Nancy, Ella);Rachelle is that person...."

Like none other today!

vsf | 07/27/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album has got to be my favorite yet of any artist as a whole. I relished upon the seemingly private and personal "With Every Breath I Take" and "Extensions," both of which were hopelessly romantic ballads, undeniably inspired performances. It was impossible to see how she breathed new life into such standards as "Bye Bye Blackbird," "My Funny Valentine," and even "You Send Me" (!). Ms. Ferrell here clearly wants the listener to gain a sense of her voice: limitless (it would seem) and flexible. The very necessary-only accompaniment seems to suit her voice more than the big band type orchestration that some vocalists prefer. Believe me, she can "comp" on the high and low ends of her well-used, multiple ocave range. (Can you say "Grand piano"?)Only one thing: I found it hard to play the whole CD through, nonstop. I was too busy falling in love with the songs and having to play them over and over again."What is this Thing Called Love" was addictively vibrant, packed with unexpected vocal jumps and rolls. "Autumn Leaves" was a soulful scat revival of the WELL-covered number. "Prayer Dance" held a special, evocative flavor combined with her haunting soprano that combined to soothe.Buy it if you want a taste of the future of not only quality and vibrant jazz, but supreme vocals, both of which are rare and highly mistaken these days...PS: Ms. Ferrell, I think I am in love. With your voice, that is."

Improv and Scatting at its best

Makini Niliwaambieni | Washington, DC - USA | 08/07/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"From beginning to end First Instrument pulled me into Rachelle's world and held me hostage for hours (I replayed the entire CD at least 6 or 7 times consecutively). Her range is unbelieveable. Her voice is clear and exciting from the top of the scales to the bottom. She is Sarah, Billie and Ella all rolled into one. They are surely smiling down on her as she has chosen to include this Afrikan American classical music form in her repertoire. I believe that this classical music form is where her vocal talent/gift is best heard. If you're wondering what to give as a gift for anyone's upcoming birthday, stop wondering. First Instrument is the one."

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	Rachelle Ferrell First Instrument Genres: Blues, Jazz, Pop, R&B Track Listings (11) - Disc #1 You Send Me You Don't Know What Love Is Bye Bye Blackbird Prayer Dance Inchworm With Every Breath I Take What Is This Thing Called Love My Funny Valentine Don't Waste Your Time Extensions Autumn Leaves
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