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Underneath a Brooklyn Moon (Dig)

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Whether you're a hard-core jazz fan or someone in search of a little mood music, you'll really love this album.

Somehow this album delivers a nod to the best of the classic American songbook along with a thoroughly modern approach to jazz. The songwriting is absolutely wonderful and you'll find yourself humming these songs all day after one listen. And these seemingly simple tunes offer tremendously fertile ground for the musicians' improvisation - the mark of future jazz standards.

The musicians really are superb and their talent shines throughout this recording. I particularly enjoy Warren Smith's work on the vibes, Patience Higgens on the tenor sax, and J. Walter Hawkes on the trombone. However, all the musicians play wonderfully together and you just feel the joy in their music. And Queen Esther fronts it all with strength and style.

In addition to the title track, my particular favorites are "I've Got My Finger on a Star," "Someday," and the "Small Town," but there is a lot to love on this record.

I listened to this album on one of those listening
stations at my favorite music store. I did not expect it
to be this good. The mid century style music and Queen Esther's
beautifully clear voice makes this an instant classic for me.
I rarely buy CDs anymore (all about itunes) but I fell in love with
this one.