For Kerry Politzer, her fourth recording is a major break from the past. Known as a talented jazz pianist, on You Took Me In she reinvents herself as a pop singer/songwriter. Although her piano fills are jazzy, this is essentially a pop album consisting of 11 of Politzer’s originals. Her voice is appealing in a gentle style not far from that of Norah Jones, the backup group does their job well without drawing attention to themselves, and Politzer’s lyrics are intelligent if predictable, dealing with the usual topics (“Love Is the Atmosphere,” “I Would Give the World to You,” “You Took Me In,” etc.). From the jazz standpoint, there is little here, but the pop world can always use new talent. – Scott Yanow
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