Alexis Cole – Someday My Prince Will Come (2009) [Japan 2016] [SACD / Venus Records – VHGD-128]

Title: Alexis Cole – Someday My Prince Will Come (2009) [Japan 2016]
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO + DSF DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

Alexis Cole, praised for her deep, smooth contralto, has captivated audiences since her teenage years. Compared to Sarah Vaughan and Anita O’Day, she’s hailed as “one of the great voices of today.” Her innovative interpretations and luxurious voice appeal to all ages, earning her a Swing Journal Gold Disk award. Cole won vocal competitions at NY Jazzmobile and Montreux Jazz Festival. Someday My Prince Will Come, her first album for Venus Records, evokes childhood dreams through standards. The album features ballads from show tunes referencing Peter Pan, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty. Cole’s clear enunciation and storytelling shine, supported by pianist Fred Hersch, bassist Steve LaSpina, and drummer Matt Wilson. Tracks like “Let Me Be Good to You” and “Love” blend seduction and whimsy, with Don Braden’s saxophone adding charm. “If I Never Knew You” and the title track highlight Cole’s supple voice, accented by Gregoire Maret’s harmonica. Best enjoyed late at night, this album creates a romantic, nostalgic mood perfect for sharing.

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Tracklist:

01. For Now For Always
02. Home Is Where The Heart Is
03. If I Never Knew You
04. La La Ru
05. Let Me Be Good To You
06. Love
07. Once Upon A Dream
08. Remember When
09. So This Is Love
10. Someday My Prince Will Come
11. The Second Star To The Right
12. When You Wish Upon A Star

Personnel:

Alexis Cole – vocals
Fred Hersch – piano
Don Braden – tenor & soprano sax, flute
Gregoire Maret – harmonica
Steve LaSpina – bass
Matt Wilson – drums

Note:

Produced, Mixed & Mastered by Tetsuo Hara. Engineered by Katherine Miller.
Recorded on May 9-10, 2009 at Avatar Studio in New York.
Venus Hyper Magnum Sound Direct Mix. VENUS Japan # VHGD-128.

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