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Whitney James: The Nature of Love

Read "The Nature of Love" reviewed by Raul d'Gama Rose

by Raul d'Gama Rose
April 17, 2010

It is more than likely that Whitney James was born to sing, proving once again the Latin adage (relating, albeit to poetry), that poeta nascitur non fit. And it was probably only a matter of time before she was discovered. Happily there was not that long a wait, for here, on The Nature of Love, is the proverbial “perfect debut" from a courageous young lady. Not only does James pick and successfully tackle a challenging repertoire, but she handles that ...

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Whitney James: The Nature Of Love

Read "The Nature Of Love" reviewed by Bruce Lindsay

by Bruce Lindsay
February 26, 2010

The Nature Of Love is singer Whitney James' debut, although the maturity and sophistication of her performance makes this hard to believe. Across an intriguing set of songs James demonstrates an impressive vocal range and a command of phrasing and intonation that usually come only with years of experience. James' voice is expressive and sensual, and apart from its range it also has real strength and power. At times, when James is singing in her upper register, ...

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Whitney James: The Nature of Love

Read "The Nature of Love" reviewed by Jakob Baekgaard

by Jakob Baekgaard
February 16, 2010

Taking the step into professional jazz singing can be a test, but the challenge is gracefully overcome in this debut, The Nature of Love, by the young female singer Whitney James. In fact, it is hard to believe that this is James' first recording. The sculpted lines of her sensual, smoky voice could be mistaken for those of a seasoned diva who knows exactly when to break into the higher register and how to create intimacy through a whisper.