Madeline Eastman - Point Of Departure (1990)

Tracklist

01. Kisses
02. Wild Is The Wind
03. You Are My Sunshine
04. Little Boat
05. Inner Urge
06. Nobody Else But Me
07. No More
08. Little B's Poem
09. The Island
10. I Only Have Eyes For You
11. Calling You

Jazz vocalist Madeline Eastman's debut is quite impressive. With strong assistance from trumpeter Tom Harrell, pianist Mike Wofford (Paul Potyen fills in on one song), bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Vince Lateano, Eastman performs a wide ranging set. Highlights include such unlikely singing material as "Wild Is the Wind," and a minor-toned "You Are My Sunshine" (inspired by Mose Allison's version), Joe Henderson's "Inner Urge," and Bobby Hutcherson's "Little B's Poem" along with "Little Boat," "Nobody Else But Me" and "I Only Have Eyes for You." Lots of chances are taken on this enjoyable CD and Madeline Eastman shows that she has a flexible enough voice to handle all of the creative challenges. Highly recommended.

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