Review
She fills her interpretations with a vocal animation that puts you right in the front row. Great voice, very enjoyable. --Singer &Musician Magazine, August 2005
Product Description
Acclaimed jazz vocalist Paulette Dozier teams with pianist Mike Levine, arranger Alex Berti, Concord Records sax played Ed Calle and others to create a timeless collection of standards and original songs on WITH YOU. This new release pays homage to the classic tunes created in 1940s and the contemporary composers inspired by them, including Buck Ram and Andre Rand (Only You ), Eden Ahbez (Nature Boy ), Burt Bacharach/Hal David, and Jule Styne; there s even a great suite entitled Groovin with Marvin which combines two of Gaye s greatest hits penned by Ashford/Simpson and Holland/Dozier/Holland. One of Paulette s original tunes, Ode to Billie and Freddy, is a homage to Billie Holiday and one of Paulette s close friends, Federico Bottozi, who tragically died at age 21; it echoes the haunting melody of the controversial -and singularly potent -tune,Strange Fruit. Paulettes irresistible voice, gorgeous phrasing and powerhouse delivery will make WITH YOU a favorite with listeners.