At Last

Jaimee Paul | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 27, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: GREEN HILL
• ASIN: B001N26GP2
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,284 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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57 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars An Extraordinary Voice Does Not a Five Star Album Make, May 31, 2009

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Gary L. Connely (Hercules, CA) - See all my reviews
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Jaimee Paul is a Nashville-based singer who has worked and toured with big-league performers like Lyle Lovett and Wynonna Judd. "At Last" is her major-label debut solo album*.

And now, let's get straight to the point: Obviously I disagree with the other reviewers, all of whom have given "At Last" five stars. But I don't disagree in so far as Ms Paul's voice is concerned. She has an extraordinary voice - a lush, sensual, smokey alto. I kid you not, if you heard Ms Paul singing at closing time, you'd think that you had died and gone to heaven. No, it's not Ms Paul's voice that makes "At Last" a so-so album for me.

"At Last" is a set of thirteen standards - ranging from pop to country to jazz. Each song is sung by Ms Paul as a tribute to the iconic singer most closely associated with it. So we get songs like Etta James' "At Last;" Dinah Washington's "What a Difference a Day Makes;" and Patsy Cline's "Crazy." These are great songs, but by the time we hear the thirteenth, Judy Garland's "Over the Rainbow," they have all begun to sound the same. Every song is done at the same mid-tempo with the same orchestration - and man, is this album packed with orchestration - Beegie Adair's trio, swollen to an ochtette, plus the Jeff Steinberg Orchestra. There's some good work here - particularly Ms Adair's subtle piano, Leif Shires', (Ms Paul's husband), trumpet and Jack Jezzro's guitar - but generally every song is awash in smooth, string-driven pop. By the third cut, I was sayin', "Come on Lady, kick it up a notch!" But Ms Paul never does.

Bottom line: Ms Paul has a five star voice and "At Last" is a three star album. With a voice like this, Ms Paul will be back for a sophmore record. Here's hoping that she gets a chance to show what she can really do!

* An update and note on Ms Paul's discography: "At Last" was Ms Paul's major-label debut on Green Hill, but her first album is actually, "Angel Like You," a set of standards, backed by a trio and small band. ALY is at least a "four star" record but as far as I know, it's only available on Leif Shires' web site. Ms Paul's second album for Green Hill is "Christmas Time is Here." Released in October 2010, CTIH, is - I'll bet you've guessed it - an album of Christmas music. Ms Paul's newest album, "Melancholy Baby," was released in January, 2011. It's a set of standards with some interesting and surprising choices - how about "People Get Ready"? For me, MB is the record that "At Last" could'a/should'a been - and it's a "five star" record for sure!

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One in a million or more, February 20, 2009

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William Polm (North-western Oregon, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: At Last (MP3 Download)

If you like female vocalists and good old tunes, like those listed on this album,then by all means take a listen.
Every once in a while a singer comes along that leaves you nearly breathless and with one word in your mouth (and heart): "Wow!"
I noticed at Amazon.com that pianist Beegie Adair was the accompanist for this album. That was a strong clue because Beegie is the best, when it comes to pop piano and light jazz, a total joy to listen to, over and over again. Her taste is flawless.
This lady, Jaimee Paul, is just like that, and so much warmth, so much feeling, and a voice to die for. What a career this wonderful singer will have.
Highest recommendation.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Silk Is Harsh In Comparison, March 29, 2009

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H. L. Dietor "Reiki Spirit" (Greensburg, PA) - See all my reviews
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If you need a auditory potion that is as good at smoothing out your jangled nerves as a warm cup of tea loaded with the best honey is on a sore throat...give a listen to At Last. Oh, my! Listening to Ms. Paul is the audio equivilant of snuggling in a deep, comfy, easy chair with a fuzzy blanket and warm beverage. You can feel the deep, satisfying sigh moving through your chest after the first few soulful, honied notes. What a beautiful tone! By all means, give this one a try.