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It Takes Two

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Janiece Jaffe is one of the finest jazz vocalists you will ever hear. A beautiful voice coupled with terrifically creative and compelling phrasing mark this lady as one of today's finest vocalists.

I found this CD after shopping for a Jane Monheit disk. Janiece Jaffe is definitely a must have if you're a fan of female jazz vocal. Her voice is beautiful and mature, her phrasing is exciting, and the arrangements on songs like "Till There Was You" lend a fresh perspective to the compilation. I must add that "Harlem Nocturne" left me slack-jawed (I played it over and over the first day.)

I live in St. Louis, but can't wait to make the drive to central Indiana to see this woman perform.

It's a new discovery for me! However, I am sure that this fabulous singer has paid her dues (is still doing so) for one does not become this perfect voice, diction and style and makes you feel if each and every song is new. I am so impressed and I coudn't and haven't spent this small amount of monies on a unknown talent (to me) and be so satiified and wanting even more of her recordings. Janiece, you give me hope for the future of music. I shall praise you to every one I know (altho that's not prominsing a lot). Do you tour and sing in the clubs in the Florida area? What a delight you are!

I love jazz vocalists, but rarely pick up a record and feel an instant excitement. "It Takes Two" is one of those records. The songs are mainly familiar standards, but Jaffe's warm, supple voice and extraordinary range make them sound fresh and original. The minimal accompaniment is wonderful too, but she could have sung this album unaccompanied and been just as amazing. In fact, this record is one of the few I've heard to compare with Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass's classic "Take Love Easy."

I purchased this CD years ago before it was released by her new label and it remains a favorite. If you like mellow, acoustical jazz guitar (with a Brazilian edge) with beautiful vocals, kick back and enjoy! I've been a fan for several years and have seen her live as well. You won't be disappointed.

It sometimes seems like every female who isn't doing rap is regurgitating the same standards and show tunes, trying to be sophisticated. A lot of them try to get off with calling themselves jazz singers, particularly hilarious for someone like Diana Krall. Jaffe delivers the goods. Yeah, she's going through the same repertoire, but she actually has real jazz influences, does things that are a bit of a stretch (La Vie en rose) and in general shows creativity. Of all the vast female masses trodding this ground, Jaffe is one of the very few who is for real, has something of her own to add and really projects commitment.