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Saturday Night Jazz 08.08.15

Cécile McLorin Salvant

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We hear “Growlin’ Dan,” a selection from For One To Love, Cécile McLorin Salvant’s just released 2nd CD. It’s an authentically bold statement, filled with contrasts: of love and longing, of desire and delight.

Cécile composed five original songs for 'For One To Love.' Each of these tunes explore the album's underlying themes and display her sharp intellect, coy humor, unfettered romanticism and relentless honesty. The thematic elements continue to grow with a smoldering take on Burt Bacharach's bygone "Wives and Lovers" and "Growlin' Dan" by Blanche Calloway, the first woman to lead an all-male orchestra. "What's The Matter Now," originally popularized by Bessie Smith, is a juxtaposition of feel versus subject matter: a plea for fair treatment enclosed in a playful blues. "Le Mal De Vivre," written by French singer Barbara in 1966, is a ballad performed by Cécile in French.

'For One To Love' is a riotous showcase for this riveting young voice, with quivering highs and soul-shaking lows, all delivered with grace and style. Salvant has reunited with pianist Aaron Diehl, joined by his trio of Paul Sikivie on bass and Lawrence Leathers on drums. Together this ensemble swings and swirls, nimbly hanging on Cécile's every cry, snarl and coo.

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