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2011 album from the Jazz vocalist. Few young vocalists have entered the Jazz scene in this new century with the kind of acclaim received by the supremely talented Sophie Milman. Still in her 20s, she has now delivered her fourth album and first masterpiece, In The Moonlight. Produced by Grammy-winner Matt Pierson (Jane Monheit, Michael Franks, Joshua Redman, Kirk Whalum), this warm, witty, and altogether wonderful collection marks the first time Sophie has recorded in New York with an all-star supporting cast of Jazz veterans and hot new stars, performing gorgeous arrangements for strings and larger ensembles. With a rich, sensuous voice that puts a thoroughly modern spin on the legacy of immortals like June Christy and Carmen MacRae, Sophie Milman makes her mark not just as a singer of songs, but as a complete musician whose taste and sophistication set her alongside today's very greatest singers.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Sophie Milman's 2011 album, 'In the Moonlight' was recorderd in New York, and resulted in a very pleasant record, in both sound and execution. Unfortunately it was also a very safe effort, covering a nice selection of lessor played standards, and the song 'So Sorry' by Leslie Feist. Ms. Milman's three previous albums were recorded in Toronto, and especially on the 2009 album, 'Take Love Easy', feels so much more passionate, and alive. The song selection included far riskier choices, interesting arrangements and performances; offering far greater reward for the listener.
Sophie Milman has an incredible voice and talant that shines when she steps outside the typical jazz lounge singer box, so this is a disappointing effort when compared to the afore mentioned, and 'Make Someone Happy'(2007), or even her first album from 2004.
If you already have her previous disks, this one makes for a nice dinner companion, if not, start at the beginning.
Sophie Milman has an incredible voice and talant that shines when she steps outside the typical jazz lounge singer box, so this is a disappointing effort when compared to the afore mentioned, and 'Make Someone Happy'(2007), or even her first album from 2004.
If you already have her previous disks, this one makes for a nice dinner companion, if not, start at the beginning.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Cary
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After listening several times to this album, I figured it out. Just remove two or three of the slower tracks, and you have a pretty good album. Sophie's vocal skills are still very strong, but the selections here don't make for a great listen through. I respect her choice to have a go at Duke Ellington here, but the overall program ends up dragging. If I could just edit this one down to ten or eleven tracks, I would have given a score of five stars...after all, I'm still a fan!
By Catherine E. Dalgarno
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When you listen to Sophie you know what to expect. She sings old standards and makes them her own. If you like Elaine Elias, and Diana Krall . This or any of her other efforts will work for you.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
WORST singer on the planet!
Don't waste your money or your time! Doesn't even deserve 1 star, except for the great musicians playing with her. Two things wrong with this "singer": 1. Read more
Published 14 months ago by jazzman
4.0 out of 5 stars
What a cd!
I love this cd - soft jazz at its best. And she is Canadian. What is there not to like?
Published 18 months ago by Kathryn Brookfield
1.0 out of 5 stars
PLEASE, LIST THE CONTENTS! IT MAY BE A 5 STAR!!
The previous reviews make it clear that what the lady sings has a definite impact upon their reactions. So help the rest of us out by listing what songs are on the CD. Read more
Published 18 months ago by One singular sensation...
3.0 out of 5 stars
Chic but not the usual energy
I LOVE ! Sophie, her voice, her elegant jazz but my favorite songs have rythm, energy... and there only are very slow songs on this album... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Celine
4.0 out of 5 stars
Velvety, Warm, and Smart Jazz - great backing band
Deserves the Globe and Mail four star rave review (top rating) on Oct. 1. "Smooth" (in the best sense of the word - not "smooth jazz" musac) and smart, I only gave her one less... Read more
Published 20 months ago by B. Keith
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