Category: SACD

Title: Alexis Cole with One For All – You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To (2010) [Japan 2015]
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO + DSF DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

Alexis Cole’s You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To pairs her versatile vocals with the hard bop sextet One For All. The album reimagines classics like “Golden Earrings” with bright swing and solos from Jim Rotondi, Steve Davis, Eric Alexander, and David Hazeltine. Cole’s sly “I Will Wait For You” and a reenergized “Moon River” avoid clichés, while “Cry Me A River” shines with her worldly delivery. Each track is uniquely shaped, making them memorable yet seamlessly followed by equally compelling songs. “Alone Together,” driven by Joe Farnsworth’s drums, leads to the rhythmic “A Beautiful Friendship” and a Latin-tinged “All The Things You Are.” Cole’s Someday My Prince Will Come evokes childhood dreams through show-tune ballads referencing Peter Pan and Cinderella. Her clear enunciation and lush voice, reminiscent of Chris Connor and Carol Sloane, are supported by Fred Hersch, Steve LaSpina, and Matt Wilson. Seductive tracks like “Let Me Be Good to You” and whimsical “Love” feature Don Braden’s sax and Gregoire Maret’s harmonica. Cole’s storytelling shines in “If I Never Knew You” and “La La Lu,” evoking a nostalgic, romantic mood. Both albums leave listeners satisfied yet craving more, marking Cole’s mastery in jazz vocal artistry.

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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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Title: Alexis Cole – Close Your Eyes (2014) [Japan]
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Alexis Cole’s Close Your Eyes is a beautifully arranged collection of American Songbook classics. Her mysterious, seductive voice captivates, earning comparisons to Sarah Vaughan and Anita O’Day. The album’s melodic, breezy solos complement Cole’s vocals, perfect for a romantic evening. Cole, hailed as “one of the great voices of today,” is a favorite across generations for her innovative interpretations. She won a Swing Journal Gold Disk award and vocal competitions at NY Jazzmobile and Montreux. Recording for Motéma Music and Venus Records, her albums feature luminaries like Fred Hersch and Eric Alexander. Her work receives widespread praise and global radio play. Cole performs at top venues like Dizzy’s Club, Blues Alley, and Billboard Live, Tokyo, and has soloed with the NY Philharmonic Brass. She trained in Indian Classical singing in Mumbai and serves as the full-time jazz vocalist for the West Point Band Jazz Knights. Swing Journal proclaims her the “next great singer” jazz fans have awaited.

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