Mary Lowe - Jazz Diva (2008)

The first song on Mary Lowe's new album will be sure to delight both diehard jazz fans and those not terribly familiar with the nuances of the genre. In fact, the first song, a cover of "Let's Face the Music and Dance," is a beautifully orchestrated piece of art. The jazz numbers performed on this album are riveting, nuanced and rather impressive. Like listening to the soundtrack of a professional play staged during the early 20th century, Jazz Age, this album is a success. Lowe's voice is perfectly suited to perform the sweeping jazz numbers she takes on in Jazz Diva. Mary Lowe's Jazz Diva is a great jazz album, and is a great way to introduce new fans to the remarkable jazz genre. ~Susie Kopecky