La Costa - Beth Lawrence (1990)

Album: Color in a Grey World
Artist: Beth Lawrence
David Benoit (Arranger / Keyboards)
co-produced by Mark Winkler

Because Beth Lawrence recorded for the NAC-oriented ITI label in the early '90s, some people described Color in a Grey World as contemporary jazz. But in fact, Lawrence was no more a jazz singer than Madonna or Celine Dion. Pleasant but not fabulous, this CD is best described as an adult contemporary/R&B release with occasional jazz overtones. The jazziest tune of the album is a likable cover of Natalie Cole's dreamy "La Costa," which was arranged by David Benoit and was obviously aimed at quiet storm tastes. As far as Lawrence's singing goes, she has a girlish voice that often brings to mind Madonna -- her choice of material, however, is much more adult-oriented than what you'd typically find on a Madonna album. You won't find a lot of teen appeal on this album, which ranges from R&B-influenced tunes.
Although Color in a Grey World has its moments, the CD didn't do much commercially, and Lawrence continued to be little known. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide

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• la
• costa
• beth
• lawrence
• jazz

[stucktoit909]

Sylvette323b your taste in music and it's interpretation is beautiful. You're someone I'd like to take to dinner and see your pictures of your world. Thanks again for posting some beauty.

[sylvette323b]

@stucktoit909 ..wow! I'm so flattered .......the pleasure is mine♥

[vivalavoice]

Beautiful! Thanks Sylvette for creating this video! Love it! Cheers, Beth Lawrence

[sylvette323b]

@vivalavoice , my pleasure ♥ ♪ ♫

[iconicsocial]

By the great @azizany (Linda Williams)

[Musiconcepts]

Beth sounds as beautiful as ever. It's gorgeous!

[rubberducky2929]

Love this, Beth! Thanks for sharing! So feel good! Nancy Mitchell