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
AJA WEST
The Olympian
Soel
Memento
Various Artists
Monterey Jazz Festival 50th Anniversary All-Stars
BILLY BANG QUINTET FEATURING FRANK LOWE
Above & Beyond: Live in Grand Rapids
The U.S. Army Blues
Live At The Blues Alley
CATHERINE RUSSELL
STRICTLY ROMANCIN'
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