Blues in City

Laverne Butler | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 8, 1999)
• Original Release Date: June 8, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: MAXJAZZ
• ASIN: B00000IXW5
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #270,105 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FLAWLESS. LaVerne who? Nevermind, just buy this record!, February 6, 2000

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Jerry N. Jones "Crackerboy" (Ft. Lauderdale) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blues in City (Audio CD)

What did we ever do without those listening centers in music stores? I had no idea who this lovely woman was when I put on the headphones, but from the first few chords and notes from this jazz singer, it was love at first listen. Oh my, is this good. My Diana Krall cd's will take a ride in the backseat until I get a few dozen more spins of Ms. Butler. Also being unknown to me is the record label, MAXJAZZ, and I will be exploring their website to see other artists they have. Perfectly produced by Bruce Barth, who also plays piano throughout beautifully. The packaging should also be noted as well. A great quote in the inside jacket by Ms. Butler states: "I am a jazz singer...the vibe is in the blues". Truer words have not been spoken.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty fabulous..., July 23, 2002

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Allen Bardin (Columbia, SC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blues in City (Audio CD)

A nice understated singer who doesn't have to caterwaul or stray outside the boundaries of the tune to be hip. With each disc Ms. Butler gets better and better. In my opinion, she's the best vocalist on MaxJazz -- and really gorgeous a la Horne. I hate to use the overused word, but "cool" suits her.
Good songwriter, too.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars sexy. soothing., February 17, 2000

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philip bernaldez (manila, phils. and ny,ny) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blues in City (Audio CD)

laverne is a fine discovery for me. her style is subdued yet sexy. she stands out with jazzy tunes and just as good with her bluesy style. this album will make you check the store for her next recording.