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Art of Intimacy

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I never thought I could ever like any other version of Fleetwood Mac's classic, "Dreams"... Until I heard Veronica Martell's smoky, jazz-flavored interpretation on her stunning new release THE ART OF INTIMACY. And that's just the first track on a very solid collection of striking vocals from this amazing singer. THE ART OF INTIMACY includes a tasty, well-paced set of tunes ranging from straight-ahead jazz in the tradition of Veronica's early idols, like Ella, Etta, Sarah, and Nancy... To a more contemporary style, influenced by the likes of Stevie and Anita. She's surrounded her clear, warm, beautiful voice with some of NYC's top session players, and has picked an impeccable crop of material as well. In addition to "Dreams," Ms. Martell sings two Pete Belasco compositions, the cool John Smatla (Ultrablue) track, "Blind," three of her own originals, including the beautifully bossa "Better with Time," and even gives new life to the folk spiritual, "Wayfaring Stranger." For many years a fixture on the New York nightclub scene, Veronica Martell has become a hugely popular and well-known performer in Europe, with prestigious Copenhagen Blues Festival and Copenhagen Jazz Festival appearances to her credit. Now it's time for North America and the rest of the World to get to know this incredibly talented vocalist. You can start the ball rolling for yourself by picking up a copy of THE ART OF INTIMACY, her third album to date, and becoming a big fan of Veronica Martell's...just like I have. ~Scott O'Brien

Awesome CD, excellent for a relaxing evening. The feel is very classy, lounge-like, and smooth. Instruments are beautifully played and blend well with ease. This CD is perfect for creating a mood. Each song flows seamlessly and feels like a journey to a very beautiful place. Enjoy.

I first heard Veronica on SmoothJazz.com. I loved the cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams." But this is just the tip of the iceberg on an extremely beautiful and luxurious sounding CD. This girl has amazing talent and the CD is crafted to meld the styles of jazz, pop, and R&B in a unique and stylish way. Not to mention the arrangements and musicianship are top notch. I can safely say this CD is now on my desert island Top 10. Bravo, Ms. Martell, you are on your way to superstardom!

This is probably the best CD I've heard in years. Veronica Martell has a voice that's utterly compelling. It's seductive as well as profound.

The Art of Intimacy is unlike her previous recordings in that she sticks with an airy approach to her vocal performances that ties the mood of the entire CD into a cohesive whole.

The one exception is the final track, "Why Do People Fall In Love," where her voice goes through a variety of shades and colors that is no less than captivating. It is here where Veronica proves what a well-seasoned singer she is.

The opening track, Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams" is a total surprise. Obviously not satisfied with replicating the original, Veronica makes it her own. She even seems to have a deeper understanding of the lyrics than the composer.

The rest of the CD is equally beautiful and unique. The production is perfect and the performances of the players, especially Trio Da Paz, is inspired.

I just bought this CD along with some other Smooth Jazz CD's and it is now always in the CD player in my car. I love to listen to it after work on my drive home - it is beautifully crafted and Veronica's voice is awesome!
My favorite track is "Blind."

I love the remake of the fleetwood mac tune dreams . She has kind of a Norah sound to her voice and the songs are very catchy and the muscians sound great ,, All around a very nice cd

This is a refreshing project! I really enjoyed the added video and feel that with time and creativity the quality of the video segment will improve.