2008-04-25
This is a very powerful, soulful album. Rich and developed, Elisabeth Kontomanou belts out a very personal and retrospective album. Sassy and smart, Kontomanou has a stick-it-in-yer-face-and-listen-hear-boy delivery that packs a filthy little punch. Her backing orchestra is tight and just as outfront as Kontomanou, especially during the musings of the 8-minute-mural "Black Angels." Diva describes this one to a tee.-- Daniel GraeberJoel Frahm with Brad Mehldau
Don't Explain
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The Complete On the Corner Sessions
THE DAVE BRUBECK QUARTET
THEIR LAST TIME OUT
Houston Person
The Melody Lingers On
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STANTON MOORE
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