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Barbara Sfraga: Under the Moon

Read "Under the Moon" reviewed by Elliott Simon

by Elliott Simon
November 25, 2003

Singer Barbara Sfraga's sophomore effort draws from the artist's strength: retooling well-worn classics into lean arrangements that highlight her mastery of phrasing and rhythm. Although guitarist John McLean adds a bit of spice to several cuts, Sfraga is most at home riffing off her rhythm section that includes drummer Paul Wertico, percussionist Kevin Patrick and bassist ...

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Barbara Sfraga: Under the Moon

Read "Under the Moon" reviewed by C. Michael Bailey

by C. Michael Bailey
November 19, 2003

I first encountered Barbara Sfraga on Oh, What a Thrill (Naxos Jazz), where I reflected upon the singer's remarkably broad-ranging, sensual, evocative voice. Under the Moon does not change that impression at all. Sfraga was more than bold on Oh, What a Thrill by coupling “Angel Eyes" with “Sunshine of Your Love." She has nothing so ...

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Barbara Sfraga: Under The Moon

Read "Under The Moon" reviewed by Franz A. Matzner

by Franz A. Matzner
October 5, 2003

In most cases standards either serve as magnifying glasses, quickly revealing technical deficiencies, or as buoys offering support for performers gifted with technical skill but little creative ingenuity. In the rarest of cases, however, standards can act as reflecting pools for an artist’s full range of abilities, and such is the case with ...