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Lisa Lauren Manor: Timeless
by Dave Hughes
Vocalist and songwriter Lisa Lauren Manor's new CD,Timeless, is one of the strongest debuts I've heard in quite awhile. It's a multi-faceted, rewarding program of varying styles, yet it's centered around contemporary jazz. The CD opens with an energetic, R&B-flavored "Nothin' Down." Next up is the romantic ballad, "Starlite and You," with Manor's expressive vocals suggesting comparisons to Kevyn Lettau (where's she been lately?). The mid-tempo "No Matter Where" recalls Lettau as well. A horn sections adds spark ...
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