2014-06-12
In this, her second solo album, singer-songrwriter Rachel Eckroth steps up as the star of her own show. Did she do it all by herself? It's hard to say - no other performers are credited. The lightweight and undistracting backing tracks serve to ornament her voice without ever taking a turn for themselves. Her voice is straightforward and unadorned. What Eckroth lacks in excitement she makes up in determination. -Gerald Etkind
MELODY GARDOT
My One and Only Thrill
STEVE SWALLOW with ROBERT CREELY
So There
Stanton Moore Trio
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Lizz Wright
The Orchard
HENRY BUTLER, STEVE BERNSTEIN AND THE HOT 9
VIPER'S DRAG
ROBIN MC KELLE
Modern Antique
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