This CD is a bit of a surprise, a standards session featuring the usually-adventurous singer {|Jeanne Lee|}. The set of duets with pianist {|Mal Waldron|} are all taken at very relaxed tempoes with only {|I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart|} swinging ab... Read more

This CD is a bit of a surprise, a standards session featuring the usually-adventurous singer {|Jeanne Lee|}. The set of duets with pianist {|Mal Waldron|} are all taken at very relaxed tempoes with only {|I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart|} swinging above a slow-medium pace. {|Lee|} mostly emphasizes the lyrics, just scatting sparingly on most tunes (although Fire Waltz is totally wordless). {|Waldron's|} accompaniment is typically rhythmic, creatively repetitive, brooding and personal. However it is {|Lee's|} haunting and highly expressive voice that really sticks in one's memory. ~ Scott Yanow Less