Carrie Smith - Every Now And Then (1994) FLAC

Tracks

01. Every Now and Then
02. Black Coffee
03. My One and Only Love
04. Rough and Ready
05. Without a Song
06. Secret Love
07. I Need A Shoulder to Cry On
08. That Ole Devil Called Love
09. Stardust
10. When You Go to Town Tomorrow
11. I Believe

Personnel

Carrie Smith - Vocals
Bross Townsend - Piano
James Williams - Piano
Houston Person - Saxophone
Jerome Richardson - Saxophone, flute
Bucky Pizzarelli - Guitar
Brian Torff - Bass
Bernard Purdie - Drums

This particular effort by singer Carrie Smith is more of an R&B date than a jazz session, despite the presence of such players as tenorman Houston Person, Jerome Richardson on reeds, and pianist James Williams (who alternates with Bross Townsend). Smith performs both jazz and R&B standards (this version of "Without a Song," despite what it says, is not the jazz tune) and infuses each interpretation with a strong dose of gospel and soul. Some of the performances are a bit trivial and obvious, with the background singers not adding much of value during their two appearances. An OK set, but of lesser interest to jazz listeners than some of Carrie Smith's earlier dates.

Scott Yanow