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Sentimental Streak
by Catherine Russell
from World Village USA

Features:

• Import

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• Outstanding Nawlins Retro
  As a general rule, I'm not a huge fan of New Orleans' recreations. (Hence my 4-star review to Maria Muldaur's fine disc from a year ago or so). But this is so good I gotta go 5.
  Ms. Russell doesn't look anything like Bessie Smith, Alberta Hunter or Ma Rainey, to name but three; but with this production, and her beautiful, strong and self-assured voice front and center, she certainly brings back memories of Bessie Smith. And that's a profound compliment: I can't think of a naturally bigger-voiced singer... more info

• Applaud the Singer, Fire the Producer
  After hearing Catherine Russell on NPR, I rushed out to buy this CD, eager to find a rare new (to me) incarnation of a true jazz standards singer. Unfortunately, her wonderful voice is unbearably loud on this recording, smothering the instrumental, which I chalk up simply to poor producing. Her voice almost comes across as blaring at times. A strong voice like Ms. Russell's can certainly stand up for its own in a mix that's much more balanced with the rest of the music. I simply find it hard to listen to,... more info

• Wow ! ! ! she said new music na!
  Impresive work of art from this artist. thats the way i feel about this great vocalist she know how to get in your bloodstream and make you wanna go back in time im so glad i was able to go to her concert it was wonderful, review for her get's my full attention listen and learn i call it, hope i can enjoy her voice again i have non of her CD's yet but she is in the way to my collection.

• (review by James' mom) album was ok
  heard about it on NPR when singer was interviewed...sounded a little cooler than it ended up being. bought for my husband who likes pre-swing, 20s and 30s bands / blues.

Tracks:

1. So Little Time (So Much To Do)
2. I'm Lazy, That's All
3. Kitchen Man
4. Oh Yes, Take Another Guess
5. New Orleans
6. My Old Daddy's Got a Brand New Way To Love
7. South To a Warmer Place
8. Thrill Me
9. You Better Watch Yourse, Bub
10. I've Got That Thing
11. I Don't Care Who Knows
12. Broken Nose
13. Luci
14. You For Me, Me For You

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