WOW! Chris Bennett's Best Album...yet!
Jazz Lady Julia | Boston, Mass | 10/07/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"It's not often that a CD that is packaged as attractively as this is (stunning photos!) can deliver a recording that is equally attractive...but it happens here, and Chris Bennett on Broadway is a musical montage of delightfully mild Broadway-Jazz productions recorded tastefully and traditionally (all acoustic instruments). Her warm voice is appropriately subtle on many of the softer tracks and strong on the upbeat numbers here. What stands out most is the unexpected way Chris Bennett turns out a phrase or sustains a note on the standards here, and it is a fine 'take' on the classic show tunes that are too often sung without depth or understanding of the meaning, the rhythm or the feeling of the words. Listen to "September Song," "Old Devil Moon," "Summertime" and "Just One Of Those Things." --These are the singles that should be on the radio. If you are thinking about any Chris Bennett CD, this is the one to start with! Great album."
Exsquisite Delight! Showtunes + Jazz = Chris Bennett on Bro
David Ybarra | West Hollywood, CA | 09/28/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Of all of Chris Bennett's CDs, this latest release, "Bennett on Broadway," is her finest jazz release yet! With a voice that is confident, sensual and delicate, the lady has created an aural experience that is sophisticated, classic and totally hip. Gems like "Just One Of Those Things," "September Song" and "Old Devil Moon" are sublimely brought into focus by the talents of contemporary arrangements of Bill Augustine. Unexpected touches like samba elements and percussion nuances spice these standards for a musical experience that is ideal for a sparkle of elegance from a jazz singer who is quickly maturing into the mold of a modern day Anita O'Day, June Christy and Jeri Southern. Chris Bennett on Broadway is beautifully packaged with nostalgic-quality images and imaginatively seductive liner notes. This is definately the CD I am giving as my Christmas gift this year! Bravo Chris! -and thank you."
Track Listings (17) - Disc #1