Title: Soul-infused jazz/pop: "Acoustic smashing"
Product review: If you like jazz but think it's too slow or boring, Jacqui Naylor is the solution. This album combines pop and rock tunes with jazz, and breathes new life into tired old standards. The depth of her voice and tone are warm and soothing, and the melodic background singers add the sweet frosting to the cake. Art Khu's smoking piano solos leave you wondering if there were any piano keys he didn't hit. And John Evans makes the bass come alive; the bassline isn't just background on this record. The 2-CD album has lots of songs (24), with a good balance of originals (both folkish and funky), standards, and "acoustic smashing" tunes combining several elements and styles. Compared to her first 3 albums which were mostly slow sad songs, this one has more happy, fun songs you can tap your foot to. Bravo!
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