Nostalgia 77 Featuring Keith & Julie Tippett - Lapis Blue

[Scvlptr]

She was so great then, too....her voice was perfect for expessing in a unique way. It was her signature which you could pick out in a crowd. This is great jazz, but there are so many singers that could stand in on this tune. I love her any day! The ending is cool!

[phyllis1753]

This is a vast improvement over the screeching she did with Auger. Perhaps that was "just a phase" she went thru. She actually shows good voice control on this track. Thanks for posting.

[majicodemejico]

Hey since you are here would you mind pointing me to other music similar to this? I've been listening to nostalgia 77 and really like it, but I don't know where to go from there. I would really appreciate it if you, or anyone could point me to some other stuff like this. Thanks!

[phyllis1753]

It's a free form jazz thing but I don't know much else, either. Wish I could help.

[tSKiLove1]

try Koop, Verve Remixed series (some tracks), Terry Callier, Gretchen Parlato (new cd), Esperanza Spalding, Herbie Hancock - River cd, Melody Gardot, Pink Martini? @majicodemejico

[SoulstylistJukebox]

@phyllis1753 "screeching"? "Just a phase"? Her work with Auger was FANTASTIC. There's no need to be rude.

[phyllis1753]

@SoulstylistJukebox I calls 'em as I sees 'em. I'm 57. I was there. I thought iher voice was whiny. At any rate she sounds much better here.

[triptoheaveandho]

@SoulstylistJukebox

totally agreed she was VASTLY ahead of her time and took chances with material other singers of the time doidnt dare try bless her!!!!

[majicodemejico]

This is absolutely excellent. Though I have to admit I don't much of a taste for her kind of scat singing.