Cat | Catherine Russell | A voice of pure gold

Cat | Catherine Russell | "Cat" is a must-have for anyone who likes jazz

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	Cat Catherine Russell World Village USA, 2006 average customer review:based on 6 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Catherine Russell is that rarest of entities - an honest-to-goodness, genuine jazz singer. In a field where any vocalist who attempts the classic canon is granted that sobriquet as a matter of course, she stands out like a diamond among rhinestones. Ms. Russell?s voice is full-blown femininity incarnate, a dusky, stalwart and soulful instrument that radiates interpretive power yet remains touchingly vulnerable. Her phrasing is pristine and miraculously free of the slithery hailstorms of notes so commonly employed as camouflage by lesser talents. She launches fearlessly into each tune straight from the "and-one," getting inside the melody and capturing every emotion -- and the lady can swing! Whether she?s shimmying amid a barrel-house stomper, channeling fifties R&B, dragging her weary heart through a torchy juke-house number or kicking up her heels honky-tonk style, the lady can stand comparison with her greatest forebears.

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A voice of pure gold

Catherine Russell sings and swings effortlessly with a truly beautiful timbre. Her versatility and range of voice and style is astonishing. She has paid her dues supporting other performers: watch her take her place with the best.

"Cat" is a must-have for anyone who likes jazz

Cat Russell accomplished all she set out to do on this CD, singing with an accomplished ensemble a variety of songs that make the listeners want to dance. I can't wait for a follow-on.

Makes me almost feel like I am seeing her live again...

I saw Catherine Russell at the Lotus Festival in Bloomington and immediately came home and purchased the CD at Amazon. Loved the performance and love the CD. She can do it all. Jazz, Blues, Folk, Pop. Her cover of Put Me Down Easy is the best!

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A Great Jazz Singer!

A wonderful album. There is a great variety of styles on this album, and Catherine Russell shines at every moment. The mood varies as well, and Ms. Russell is equally adept at singing torch songs, the blues, and funnier numbers - don't miss "My Man's An Undertaker, and He's Got A Coffin Just Your Size".

Get this album - you won't be disappointed.

Guy D.

Jazzy/bluesy

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