Last Quarter Moon

Chiara Civello | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 1, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Verve
• ASIN: B0006M4TXG
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #211,838 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Even though she only co-writes a few songs per album, Norah Jones's success seems to have re-energized the women's singer-songwriter scene, and this isn't bad thing--there's a lot of great talent out there getting support because of Jones. Italian songwriter Chiara Civello is one of them. Her breathy but versatile voice allows her to do a convincing French café version of Suzanne Vega's "Caramel," a wispy torch ballad "Parole Incerte" (one of three songs sung in Italian), or do a dancing version of the bossa nova tune "Outono." Working through a dozen songs, Civello is supported by an acoustic-based band composed of studio ace Steve Gadd on drums, keyboardist Larry Goldings and a handful of jazz and Latin jazz players. More impressively, she co-wrote "Trouble" with the legendary Burt Bacharach. An auspicious debut from a singer that seems to have already charmed musicians, labels and musical legends, Last Quarter Moon is the tasteful work of a singer-songwriter with global perspective. -- Tad Hendrickson

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CIVELLO CHIARA LAST QUARTER MOON

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A developing talent, March 24, 2005

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Chris A. Christopherson "christcr" (Provo, UT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Last Quarter Moon (Audio CD)

Chiara has a very pleasant and beautiful voice. However, if this review were based only on her voice, I'd probably give her 4 stars. The fifth star is for her songwriting and song selection, which along with her smooth, pleasant voice far surpasses the current crop of superstar female nursery rhyme performers with their mechanical, childish melodies and canned music.
Chiara's music has substance. It's organic. On listening to it, one hears talent--real people with real instruments. There is a sophistication and musical charm that can only be achieved by a talented singer/musician... which Chiara Civello is. I look forward to her next works.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Star Is Born, February 9, 2005

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glenn rifkin (Acton, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Last Quarter Moon (Audio CD)

Chiara Civello is a new musical force to be reckoned with and her debut CD is a must have for those who want to get on this bandwagon early. Though some reviewers want to compare her to others, the wondrous thing about Chiara is that her voice and her talents are unique. Her songs, most of which she's written herself, are a beautiful mix of jazz and pop with an international flavor that demands serious attention. Her voice is strong, beautiful and her styling lyrical and unpretentious. I have been lucky enough to see her perform in small clubs a couple of times and she is dynamite in person! The best part is that she is only just getting started and you sense that the best is yet to come. Don't miss this CD!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A stunning debut, February 2, 2005

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John Daugherty - See all my reviews

This review is from: Last Quarter Moon (Audio CD)

This is the best new voice in 2005. Period. And she has an amazing composing talent - check the beautifully intricate melodies and an underground rhythmic energy, coming from brasilian as well as swing and mediterranean suggestions, that never fail to move you. This album will seriously make you fall for its grace and passion.