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Fukumi: The Look of Love
by Suzanne Lorge
Japan-born Fukumi teams up with pianist David Hazeltine for the cool jazz singer's second CD on sale in the States, the self-released The Look Of Love. (Her first CD, Let Me Introduce Myself, appeared in 2002 on Stella Records.)
Fukumi's approach to a melody is straightforward and simple, and what distinguishes her from other minimalist singers is her unflinching confidence with a vocal line. Hazeltine's standout arrangements ably support Fukumi's economical vocals while making full use of evocative ...
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