With All That I Am

Carol Duboc | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 1, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Gold Note Music
• ASIN: B00005M90K
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #389,368 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Sandy Shore President - Smoothjazz.com June 15, 2001

"Smooth Jazz has a new poster girl! Carol Duboc is the real deal -- singer, songwriter, producer and arranger. Sultry, sophisticated vocals with rich instrumentation -- a smart blend of influences."

Product Description

Hailing from Kansas City, Missouri the home of such great jazz legends as Charlie Parker and Count Basie, Carol Duboc could not help but be influenced. A singer/ songwriter / producer and arranger with many gold and platinum CDs to her credit, Carol has combined the soul of r&b with the complex harmonies and freedom that come with jazz. This CD entitled, "With All That I Am", came from a concept Carol had to approach r&b as a jazz singer. Both the writing and the performances are improvisational. Most of the vocals on this CD were sung live with her trio and the great string and horn arrangements give this CD a rich exciting sound. There are also guest performances by artists Hubert Laws, Gerald Albright, and Wayne Johnson, among others. Many of the songs were actually written while improvising. Carol calls it "Urban Jazz". Enjoy!

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Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a Voice!, November 10, 2001

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Don A. Frascinella "Don F 2009" (The City By The Bay, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: With All That I Am (Audio CD)

I can only echo what the other reviwers have said about Carol Duboc. I caught her at a show quite by accident and was blown away by the sultry sexiness of her personna, not to mention her voice. It is captivating in an indescribable way.

What makes this CD fresh is the fact that all of these songs are Carol's compositions. While it is wonderful to hear old standards sung by a variety of artists, Carol breaks the mold by giving us a whole CD of her own works. And not only can she sing, she can write a tune. You have the distinct impression that each song was written from a very personal perspective, which is why the songs come across as so honest and real.

For me, the title track was very meaningful, as was "Second Nature". (Having gone through a relationship such as the one described, I can vouch for the feelings espressed.) "My Inspiration" is another song that meant alot to me, as those of us who have been looking for inspiration can attest to.

That is just a sampling of her work. But you will be captivated by her voice. It is better than Krall's and far better than Monet's. Check her out!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must, July 24, 2001

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William Stephens (usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: With All That I Am (Audio CD)

I was listening to smoothjazz.com, radio station on the internet the other day and I heard a song that caught my ear. You know how that goes. So, I did some investigating and found out it was a new artist name Carol Duboc, on Gold Note Records, singing that song "Second Nature" which caught my ear. By then I had to have the CD, and what a treat. This girl, is what smooth jazz is.........

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars With All That I Am, July 22, 2001

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jessica parks (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: With All That I Am (Audio CD)

This CD is so refreshing. Carol Duboc's voice is sexy and soothing. I love the jazzy soulful feel of the music and the live instruments. The whole CD is entertaining because the songs are wonderful and no two songs sound alike. My favorite songs are "My Inspiration", "2nd Nature" and "With All That I Am". Carol Duboc is such a great writer, it is nice to hear a whole CD of songs written by the artist. It makes the listening experience much more intimate. I can't wait to see her in concert. Being a fan of Hubert Laws and Gerald Albright, it was great to hear them add their special performances to this already fabulous CD. I highly recommend this CD to jazz lovers as well as people who like sophisticated R&B music... LOVE IT! LOVE IT!