Search - Meredith D'Ambrosio :: Another Time

An evocative pastoral masterpiece

11/21/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This 1981 album, the second album made by d'Ambrosio, is simply one of the best vocal jazz albums I know. Featured are a number of songs written by the late Alec Wilder and three songs associated with the late Irene Kral, another low-voiced singer who seems to have been an influence on d'Ambrosio. The programming and performances on the album evoke a laid-back, pastoral, sometimes melancholy mood. "Lazy Afternoon" is particularly atmospheric, and I've never heard Wilder's "While We're Young" done any better than this. But these are merely two of many highlights. The songs are done with only piano accompaniment, provided by d'Ambrosio herself. She is one of the best singer/pianists around."

Great songs, evocative singing

10/09/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album is simple, quiet, beautiful, with great material. gentle and full of feeling. The jazz tinge here is subtle, but definitely present, exemplified by a wonderful performance of Dave Frishberg's Dear Bix. The other reviwers have it right. Definitely a keeper."

Best of the bunch

Rad Man | Pembroke Pines, FL USA | 12/22/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I own 7 Meredith CDs. Another Time is my favorite, ever since it came out on LP in the early 80's. There's a basic purity on this recording, just piano and voice, combined with outstanding material that makes this the one I return to again and again."