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
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Judgment Day
Kevin Hays
Open Range
Matt Flinner Quartet
Walking on the Moon
MIKE FROST PROJECT
Live
Various Artists
European Jazz Stage (Radio Netherlands Worldwide)
JAKE SHIMABUKURO
Dragon
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