Jessi Teich - Twisted Soul (2016)

Tracklist

01. The Haunting
02. Think You Do
03. Clap Hands
04. Carnival
05. Twisted Soul
06. Diggin' A Ditch
07. Lucid Lover
08. Interlude (Saturday Night)
09. Sunday Morning
10. Cry Me A River
11. Someday
12. Ruins
13. The Simple Life

Twisted Soul is an intriguing "jazz" vocal release with a surprising pop bent that works incredible well. With the exception of the covers "Clap Hands" from Tom Waits and "Cry Me A River" from Justin Timberlake, Teich's original tunes are solid and meticulously crafted gems. The first full release since recovering what could have been a career ending operation to remove a cyst from vocal fold, Teich is in fine form and backed with a band that plays with her and not around her.

A pop bent might misrepresent this stellar offering, call it accessible. Blues infused with an improvisational base and soulful spirit. Highlights are many and include the exquisite ballad "The Haunting." The cover arrangements are tight and inventive. Other stellar tracks include the title track "Twisted Soul." Jessi Teich is that rare lyrical chameleon that can change colors and genres in a blink of an eye. A wonderful recording!

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