Sarah Stivers - This Girl's In Love (2005)

After landing a singing job in a smoky bistro in Paris, Sarah Stivers took the plunge. She had been singing for years, fronting for jazz quintets, big bands and variety groups. But that night in Paris, Sarah decided it was time to set her sights on a life of music. Since then, her nascent career has snowballed from playing with groups in the Midwest to recording her first CD, "This Girl's in Love" with jazz icon, bassist Rufus Reid. Over the range of her repertoire, from Cole Porter to Burt Bacharach, Sarah's sound is so compelling and listener-friendly, and the music is so satisfying, one is left to wonder how "This Girl" could be a debut effort. With smooth, clear tones, Sarah Stivers delivers a singularly powerful punch of passion and intelligence with a voice that is at once sensual and luminous. An expressive and intimate artist, Sarah sings to the heart of each song and to the soul of each listener. Even in a busy club, it's just you, the music and Sarah.