Jazz Articles about Tomeka Reid

Jennifer Lee: Quiet Joy

by Woodrow Wilkins
May 20, 2009

When a vocalist does a collection of standards, it's important to create something that stands out--something that distinguishes his/her recording from so many others. Jennifer Lee comes through in more ways than one. Quiet Joy showcases Lee's versatility as a pianist, guitarist, arranger, composer and singer. This album is mostly comprised of songs written by Brazilian composers or written by Lee in a Brazilian style; the music would be very different even if she only sang. Lee is a San ...