Customer Reviews

Secret Heart

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I Have been a Curtis Stigers fan from the very beginning and my first reaction when I
heard Secret Heart was yes he's done it again. This is another fine album from a man
that refuses to compromise on the quality of his music.

As well as some great standards and songs from more contemporary songwriters,
Curtis demonstrates his own talent for songwriting with Swingin' Down At 10th &
Main and also with How Could A Man Take Such A Fall which was co-written by Larry
Goldings.

This is a Jazz orientated album and I think this style
allows Curtis to really show what he is capable of as a musician so if you like his
previous albums then you will like this.

Above all I felt this album had a real feel good quality about it which is helped by
Stigers relaxed and easy manner which comes across in the music and is also a pleasure
to watch if you ever get the chance to see him perform live.

So in conclusion this album is a must for all Stigers fans and indeed anyone who
appreciates good quality music.

I own every cd Curtis Stigers has made since his runaway success in the early 1990's.

For anyone who only knows the early pop-based Stigers this cd
will be a revelation, and I look forward to its UK release in the next few weeks.

Although it took a while for me to adapt to the jazzier material that Curtis has released in latter years, I know an artist has to follow his heart and make music "they enjoy" for the passion and commitment to shine through -
and on this latest offering, that passion shines through like a bright star.

Curtis has such a wonderful voice that I just drift away on a cloud during the more mellow tracks.

I'd never listened to much jazz before buying CS cds - so I am thankful that such a talented musician/singer/songwriter has been instrumental in bringing me to a format I never really appreciated before.

Curtis continues to amaze me with his vocal and song writing talent. I have been a Curtis fan from the beginning (10 years now?!) and he has now opened a whole new world to me with his transition to jazz. Even met him and talked with him in Boston at Sculler's. He is genuinely a nice man, very patient and kind with all of us crazy fans...

I saw Curtis Stigers sing live at the Oak Room in the Algonquin Hotel in New York City and I was blown away! I have become an over night fan of his music and urge everyone to go see him in New York City. He plays many of the songs from his latest CD with a few fun surprises. He will be there from mid January to early February.

Mr. Stigers Is Back With Another Jazz Cd, Thank Goodness!! I Enjoyed This Cd Almost As Much As "Baby Plays Around"! It Was Nice To Hear Him Sing "Down With Love" After Years Of Enjoying Barbra Streisand's Version. "Sweet Kentucky Ham" Is Wonderful!! Can't Wait For The Next One!! He Is One Heck Of A Jazz Singer!!

I went to high school with Curtis and still brag on him to this day! (not only because he is handsome!) The only person that I know that could pick up and instrument or a sheet of music and make incredible music the first time he touched it! Curtis was incredible 22 years ago, and still amazing today! I show my children him in the year book, then go to and listen to his music, they are amazed that I knew him!. You go Curtis! Remember the #1 winning Capital Singers years!

This is simply one of the best albums from Curtis Stigers - buy it and enjoy

ANOTHER AWESOME MUSICIAN! GREAT SONGS! A TRUE KEEPER TO ADD TO OUR COLLECTION. WE ALSO PURCHASED ADDITIONAL CD'S FOR FRIENDS! VICKI & LEON

I adore this cd, and have seen Curtis Stigers live several times during 2002. I also had a chance to see him sing some new material at Brighton, UK on February 14, 2003, when he performed with the amazingly talented Stacey Kent (if you've never heard of her, GO .. check her out) in a live broadcast for BBC Radio2. We were treated to several tracks from "Secret Heart" and a stunning performance of "When I Fall In Love", that Nat King Cole classic. I also urge anyone out there with chance to see Mr. S. to grab it, one day tickets will be like gold-dust!

I've been around from the very beginning also, and as one other reviewer has stated, without this influence from Curtis returning to his jazz roots I would never have been drawn towards the world of jazz, now I cannot get enough - Stacey Kent being another bright light for the future.
Enjoy .. new cd should be out in the spring of 2003 and a tour to follow!