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A Piano, a Bass, and a Voice

Jose Berlin | Seattle, WA USA | 10/05/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"A piano. A bass. A voice. It is with these three simple elements that the Holly Cole Trio formed its hauntingly stark sound. It is unfortunate that this album is not more well-known in the US as it is in Canada. It is a must-have album for fans of jazz vocals.For those fans who have come to Holly Cole more recently, it should be noted that this album may be somewhat different than Ms. Cole's later work. The sparseness of the arrangements (accentuated by the absence of percussion) as well as the choice of material (mostly jazz standards) place Girl Talk firmly in the jazz vocal category. Contrast this with the latest Holly Cole offering, Romantically Helpless, which is a more diverse and eclectic work with definite pop overtones."

Smooth and Lovely

Jacek Walinski | Lodz, Poland | 06/29/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Holly Cole at her best, singing smooth, warm jazz. This record is full of thoughts and feelings. Simply, a lovely record about love. If you love Diana Krall's recordings, you are going to love this one. For any vocal jazz fan - a must have."