Romantic Ellington

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Album Information

Total Tracks: 13   Total Length: 62:12

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Underrated Female Jazz Vocalists

By Will Friedwald, eMusic Contributor

Lately it seems that female jazz singers come in two flavors. There's the pantheon of immortal beloveds -- legendary icons on the level of Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan. Then, there are the younger claimants to the throne: Diana Krall, Jane Monheit and other Janies-come-lately. Somewhere between the new arrivals and the non-living legends there's a whole world of outstanding female jazz singers who, with a few exceptions, you might not know about. All… more »

They Say All Music Guide

Carol Sloane’s Romantic Ellington lives up to the title’s promise, collecting some of Duke Ellington’s most romantic songs, including “Come Sunday,” “A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing,” “Prelude to a Kiss,” “In My Solitude,” “Lush Life” and “Tonight I Shall Sleep.” Sloane’s vocals are both sultry and accomplished, completing the album’s aura of worthiness. – Heather Phares