The Scent of Bitter Almonds...

The Leonisa Ardizzone Quintet | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: November 12, 2008
• Label: The Leonisa Ardizzone Quintet
• Copyright: (C) 2008 The Leonisa Ardizzone Quintet
• Genres: Jazz/Vocal Jazz
• ASIN: B001O2HOOI
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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5.0 out of 5 stars What the critics are saying..., July 17, 2009

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Leonisa Ardizzone (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scent of Bitter Almonds (Audio CD)

"Perhaps one of the hardest-working women I've run across...Ms. Ardizzone once again hits the mark, surrounded by a great backing group. Ms. Ardizzone's voice won't overpower; instead, she stays well within the envelope, blending seamlessly with the rest of the group. Engaging and endearing - through her choice of material and her way with a lyric, you'll feel like you've made a new friend. Good stuff. " - Doug Boynton, [.]

"Leonisa Ardizzone has a sweetly swinging vocal style and is ably backed by a fine Quintet...She is a seasoned performer who has all the equipment and uses it well." - John Gilbert, Ejazznews

"Ardizzone is one of those pure artists that kicks it out for the pure joy of doing so. A vocalist with deep chops, she takes equal delight in bringing something new to chestnuts or just doing something new from a cohort. With a sympathetic crew backing her up, this is a wonderful date for anyone on the prowl for a new jazz vocalist that brings nothing but the right stuff to the table." - Chris Spector , Midwest Record

"The Scent of Bitter Almonds... is an intriguing listening experience. [Ardizzone] is not simply a vocalist working with a trio, but, as is the case with the widely popular Tierney Sutton Band, Ardizzone seamlessly integrates her vocalizing into the overall musical mix. Ardizzone is a vocalist who thrives on digging into challenging material, and she graduates with honors. Leonisa Ardizzone is a singer with an adventurous spirit, and the intelligence and chops to execute her imaginative vision." - Joe Lang, Jersey Jazz

"Leonisa Ardizzone, depending on the song, tends to sound like a cross between Sade Adu and Carole King, with a touch of Michael Franks. While she is being promoted as a jazz artist, she could easily be a pop or folk artist if she wanted to, as her vocals are quite versatile. Her voice is very lively, able to create an instant mood ... she is subtle yet effective." - John Book, Book's List