5.0 out of 5 stars
as if floating in a dream..., July 30, 2011
This review is from: My Funny Valentine-Memories of Chet Baker (Audio CD)
Recorded at The Studio, NYC, with STEVE KUHN, piano; EDDIE GOMEZ, bass; LEWIS NASH, drums and CARLOS FRANZETTI assisting in production.
John Huddy of The Miami Herald, in an article about the great Tony Bennett, wrote, "Bennett scampers over to a desk, {and} returns with a pocket-size tape recorder. The hotel orchestra leader, Jerry Marshall, had brought a beautiful young Miami singer backstage.Bennett says with unrestrained enthusiasm, `she's really unique, you gotta listen to her. I think she's really something.' Bennett plays a demo tape for the singer, Laura Taylor, praising every note. He sounds like a proud father describing the latest success of a talented offspring."
Bennett is not alone in his reaction to singer/songwriter Laura Taylor...Michael Paskevich, The Las Vegas Review Journal:"Taylor's stylized singing presents her with plenty of challenges and she proved up to the task during her 45 minute early set.Taylor's closing take on "Mountain Greenery" found her turning the song inside-out and making it her own, no mean feat when it comes to show standards, and further served notice that Taylor is a name to watch for."
Joe Delaney, The Las Vegas Sun: "...a beauty with voice to match, plus a fine jazz feel, Laura Taylor treated all concerned to a varied program that included requests and a world-class treatment of "The Nearness of You"."
Bob Shemeligian gave Laura a full page review in Show Biz Magazine under the heading:
SONGSTRESS LAURA TAYLOR MESMERIZES AUDIENCES WITH SILKY VOCAL STYLINGS... "Many of Taylor's listeners agree that the singer's most remarkable quality is her voice. It's not uncommon to see listeners captivated by Taylor's vocal range as if they're floating in a dream."
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