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| Cristina Morrison Appearing at the Metropolitan Room Cristina Morrison Appearing at the Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd St, New York, NY 10010) Wed., Sept. 26th 9.30 pm with Helio Alves: Piano, Willard Dyson: Drums, Marcus McLaurine: Bass and Peter Brainin: Sax. Vocalist Cristina Morrison is as worldly and well-traveled as they come. She was born in Miami and spent time living in Rome, Quito, the Galapagos Islands and Los Angeles before landing in the Big Apple, from whence she recorded this fine debut. Morrison possesses a voice that's alternately soothing, sassy, straightforward or sly, and she brings it to bear on a diverse array of original and oft-covered offerings. Morrison possesses a voice that's alternately soothing, sassy, straightforward or sly, and she brings it to bear on a diverse array of original and oft-covered offerings. it's Morrison's vocals that carry the music. While she sounds best in intimate environments, where her purity of tone or bluesy bona fides are on display, she knows how to sell songs in any style and setting, making her worthy of attention. DAN BILAWSKY- allaboutjazz.com Cristina Morrison is also quite the lyricist as she demonstrates in spades on I Love. Original compositions are beautifully carnal while the title track is a celebration of art and free spirits. This is bright and contemporary jazz singing in the best sense of the word. C. MICHAEL BAILEY- allaboutjazz.com For fans of vocal jazz with a nice pop and soulful touch, Morrison is a vocalist who sounds like she has a lot to love, and in return a lot to give back. she gets into singing in a bebop fashion or something that might make Natalie Cole proud, I Love is one vocal jazz album that is worth a listen or two, and worth suggestion to any and all. Review By John Book Morrison is the real deal bringing together a nice package with musical chops to spare. An incredibly entertaining and adventurous tour de force that gives up a little something new with each subsequent spin of the disc. A real winner that leaves the listener longing for more! By Brent Black @Critical Jazz One sample of this album will be sufficient to confirm the feeling for Cristina Morrison sings like a natural. Gifted with a beautiful voice, this new lady of jazz makes quite a splash on I Love, a debut recording capturing a graceful performance stylishly announcing her entrance into the world of jazz music. By: Edward Blanco Ejazznews This beautiful musical project is the perfect image of what Ms. Morrison is, a poetic and chameleonic figure in the art field. Exceptional musicians are part of this interesting and loving project, creating a profound mix of rhythms where the interpretation of each band member contributes to the making of this high quality musical album. 4 STARS Oscar Montagut latinjazznet.com write your comments about the article :: © 2012 Jazz News :: home page |