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Title: Lady Day, Make Way...For Etta!
Review: Sadly, Etta Jones passed away just before this was released. It brings to mind the pathos always associated with Billie Holliday. Be that as it may, this album is better than any of the other Etta Jones album released in recent years. Her sense of swing and style has never left her, and her vocals are clear and strong. Her voice has shown the effects of her 70+ years, but especially in a tribute to Billie, this is not only fitting, but almost eerie. Only on one track is there a direct imitation of Lady Day (Fine and Mellow), and it seems as if Etta is channeling her. "All of Me", "God Bless the Child", and "Them There Eyes", are the highlights of this great album. And as always, the musicianship of everyone on the record is first rate.
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