Yours

Sara Gazarek | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 23, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Native Language
• ASIN: B000A2H9IO
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #75,431 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Ben Ratliff, New York Times

"Professionalism isn't the word; this performance was sublime."

"...breakthrough star."

Product Description

Sara Gazarek’s artistic abilities display a deep appreciation and understanding of jazz on Yours, the debut album from this 23-year-old Seattle-born vocalist. A collection of classic jazz interpretations and two original tracks penned by Sara’s pianist, Yours brings together a solid cast of production talent in producer/arranger John Clayton (Diana Krall, Renee Olstead, Natalie Cole) and recording engineer and 15-time Grammy® Award winner Al Schmitt (Ray Charles, Diana Krall, Natalie Cole, Steely Dan) to create a lasting impression on first-time listeners.

Album highlights include Cole Porter’s "Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye," Joni Mitchell’s "The Circle Game," and "Amazing," an original song written by longtime collaborator Josh Nelson.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Record, August 23, 2005

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WLorraine - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yours (Audio CD)

Sara definitely provides one of the most stunning vocal performances of the year. In an industry full of pre-packaged and over produced Britneys, Ahslees, and BSBs, it is refeshing to find an artist that can hold her own without the need of hooky basslines and beats. While the fair is mostly Jazz Standards, her renditions of Blackbird, Circle Game and three original tracks - Yours, Amazing and You Got By - break up the tried and true songs and lets you experience a fresh perspective of Jazz. This is a record that anyone will love, and everyone should have.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Stunning!, September 14, 2005

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Natasha Miller "PoignantOne" (Alameda, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Yours (Audio CD)

Sara's CD is so beautiful, I can't help hearing the title track "Yours" over and over again in my head. I saw her at Yoshi's, and she was just as lovely live. Her band is AMAZING and adds so many textures and dynamics to the brilliant arrangements.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect., February 13, 2006

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C.B. (IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yours (Audio CD)

Recently, I heard Blackbird/Bye Bye Blackbird on my local radio but missed hearing the artist named. The song was in my head for a WEEK; I couldn't stop hearing that voice and instrumentals. Finally, after listening to a few versions on Rhapsody, I was again reunited with the gorgeous vocals of Sara Gazarek - and purchased the album immediately. I was surprised to find that each track has the quality of the first song I'd heard and loved so much. Ms. Gazarek's vocal stylings are unique, simple and classic at the same time. This CD mixes old favorites with a few new favorites - a definite must for anyone who wants a CD filled with music to make you just feel good. I don't think this album will leave my CD player for awhile.