Holly Shelton - Errand Girl for Rhythm (2000)

Just take ten standards, mix and stir slightly, snap and pop your fingers ever so, and you got exactly the right volcano that Holly sets here. I dare anyone who listens to Holly's charm and enormous talent, not to want to praise her to the skies. You might remain in your seats while this CD plays and plays and continues to play, but you won't be sitting still. Holly has a knack to actually coax the music out of the band.

She's at home in sentimental ballads like "When October Goes" and the going like gangbusters title song written by Nat Cole. Here's a "Sophisticated Lady" to just die for. Get an earful of exactly what Duke Ellington had in mind when he wrote it. One of my great pleasures is to happen upon and discover a very bright new musical star. Take my advice. Don't miss this sparkling new talent. Redd Evans song "Frim Fram Sauce" has all the humor and taste of the classic interpretation. You haven't lived until you've heard her version of Murray Grand's "Guess Who I Saw Today." It's such a gas!~A.Customers.

Personnel: Holly Shelton (vocals); Tim Jackson (flugelhorn, trombone, tuba); John Wynn (drums).