AN INCREDIBLE SINGER! A SUPERB ALBUM!
Robert Martingano | Newport, Rhode Island | 11/09/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Sue Matthews leads us on a pleasurable journey through a dozen and one standards, backed by a quartet of truly great players. Some of the material is well known("They Can't Take That Away From Me" and "Our Love Is Here To Stay")and some a bit more obscure(a romping "Moonlight Savings Time" and a brilliant bossa treatment of "Make Me Rainbows".) Each arrangement is well crafted and unique. Sue's performance covers the full range of emotion... exultant and carefree, seductive and sweet, poignant and reflective. Sue Matthews is a wonderfully talented and dynamic singer, embracing each lyric and caressing each melody with an innate sense of phrasing, sensitivity, and good taste. Sue is also a truly versatile performer. (Most recently Sue recorded an incredible CD with Arranger Rob Vuono, Jr. and his orchestra on the JAZ DISQUES label that is receiving much high praise and critical acclaim.) Sue Matthews possesses a beautiful voice, and LOVE DANCES is a beautiful recording in every way!"