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Belinda Underwood: Underwood Uncurling
ByUnderwood Uncurling features six of Underwood's own compositions, the highlight perhaps the title tune, which has a very Joni Mitchell vibe. She also tackles a couple of familiar standardsIrving Berlin's "How Deep Is The Ocean," featuring some marvelous phrasing in front of a vibrant arrangement; and "You Don't Know What Love Is," a loving nod to Billie Holiday infused with Underwood's own style.
Underwood is a talented lady. The mix of standards and originals here, played with understated but tasteful accompaniment, makes for an engaging listen in the singer/songwriter categoryleaning toward jazz on the standards and looking in the pop/songstress direction (Joni Mitchell style) on her originals. "Invitation" (B.F. Kaper/P.F. Webster), featuring a backdrop of gently bubbling percussion, makes me think she'd sound wonderfulwith that touch of hush that creeps into her voice at timeson a bossa nova set.
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Track Listing
Born to Be Blue, Uncurling, Trees, Later Baby, How Deep Is the Ocean, World Peace Blues, Say My Name, You're Everything, You Don't Know Wqhat Love Is, Unspoken thought, Invitation , There Will Never Be Another You
Personnel
Belinda Underwood
vocalsBelinda Underwood--voice, bass, baritone ukulele;John Gross--tenor saxophone; Clay Giberson--piano; Phil Baker--bass; Martin Zarzar--drums and percussion; Dan Balmer--guitar; David Friesen--Hamage bass; Airto Moreira--drums and percussion; Chad Wagner--piano; Jason Levis--drums
Album information
Title: Underwood Uncurling | Year Released: 2005 | Record Label: Cosmik Muse Rekords
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