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
THE CLAUDIA QUINTET
Royal Toast
Thad Jones
One More: The Summary: Music of Thad Jones Volume 2
DEEPAK RAM
Steps
DAN BARASZU
Nightfall
VARIOUS ARTISTS
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NICHOLAS PAYTON
Sketches of Spain
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