Until I Met You Melissa Morgan

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  • Release Date: 04/28/2009
  • Sales Rank: 28,883
  • Label: TELARC
  • UPC: 089408368424

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Until I Met You

1LISTENSave Your Love for Me / Melissa Morgan 5:56
2LISTENIs You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby / Melissa Morgan 4:53
3LISTENUntil I Met You (Corner Pocket) / Melissa Morgan 4:31
4LISTENHe Loves Me I Think / Melissa Morgan 3:11
5LISTENThe Lamp Is Low / Melissa Morgan 3:40
6LISTENCool Cool Daddy / Melissa Morgan 3:24
7LISTENA Sleepin' Bee / Melissa Morgan 3:38
8LISTENYes, I Know When I've Had It / Melissa Morgan 3:30
9LISTENI Wonder / Melissa Morgan 4:53
10LISTENI Just Dropped by to Say Hello / Melissa Morgan 5:22
11LISTENThe More I See You / Melissa Morgan 3:40

About this Artist

Editorial Reviews

Many jazz critics have gotten rather cynical hearing new CDs by unfamiliar female vocalists, since there seems to be a disproportionate number of them and far too many are not worth hearing. Fortunately, Melissa Morgan's debut for Telarc exudes both confidence and skill in her interpretations of both standards and rarely heard gems, backed by a strong, young rhythm section anchored by pianist Gerald Clayton and guitarist Randy Napoleon. Her insistent take of Louis Jordan's "Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby" pulses with energy, then she follows it up with a delightfully swinging and expressive take of "Until I Met You" (a vocal version of "Corner Pocket," which rhythm guitarist Freddie Green wrote for Count Basie), featuring a crisp understated solo by rising young trumpeter Christian Scott in a potent chart by trombonist Francisco Torres, who also appears on the track. Morgan's sassy take of the blues "Cool Cool Daddy" is equally convincing. As for standards, take your pick: Morgan's bluesy, slowly savored treatment of "The More I See You" and playful, expressive interpretation of "A Sleepin' Bee" bring new life to these old chestnuts. This is an encouraging beginning for Melissa Morgan. Ken Dryden, All Music Guide

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Until I met you.by Eagles08

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September 27, 2009: If you like female jazz vocalists than this CD is for you. For a young woman who did not grow up during this music's heyday she is incredible.

The more times you listen the better it gets. Each selection grows on you and I can't say enough about her ability. In my opinion she is as good a vocalist as anyone around today and definitely challenges the great female jazz vocalists from the past. To steal an old phrase "Try it you'll like it".

That Voice!!!by bigdave37

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July 21, 2009: I had read positive reviews of this new jazz singer before I purchased this album, but they didn't tell the half of it. We will hear of Melissa Morgan for years to come. Although this is her debut, she comes across as a seasoned veteran. Great vocal ability and phrasing! In an era where most female jazz vocalists try to sound like Casandra Wilson or Norah Jones, it is refreshing to hear someone who sounds original. Even when Melissa is singing a jazz standard, she puts her own stamp on the music. A must buy for serious music lovers.