Search - Curtis Stigers :: You Inspire Me

Anything But A Vocal Show-Off

groucho | Chapel Hill, NC, USA | 01/03/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I admit to not knowing much about Stigers except his vocal duet with Julia Fordham in "Where Does the Time Go?" in the latter's album. Somehow I associated him with those pop singers whose foot are this close to a door marked "sellout artists". Stigers released a jazz album called "Baby Plays Around" and that it was to be the prelude to Stigers' exploration of his jazzy-inventive side. The present album being his third jazz-inflected musical foray. Stigers' voice reminds you of a weary James Naughton and a finer-grained Tom Waits. But if you listen closer, his vocal mannerism will closely remind you of latter-era Billie Holiday. His raspy voice never sounds sand-paper-ish but he can make other people's songs his own, like the songs written by Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Joe Jackson, John Lennon and Randy Newman. Not to mention his extended version of "I Fall in Love Too Easily" and a revisionist "Blue Skies". I can't say I like this album immediately but I can imagine this to grow on me like most albums I have which, like old friends, will make you bask at their warmth and subtle coziness. Stigers is poised to join that pantheon."

Jazz for that breezy afternoon

James Quinn | California | 06/10/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I first heard his rendition of "Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind" an old Lovin' Spoonfull song and had to hear more. When I purchased and listened to this offering I was blown away. He covers songs from Bob Dylan to Irving Berlin and it all is original and fresh.I then bought Secret Heart and was blown away by that too. Everyone i have given these two CD's to for gifts just loved them. Just buy it and listen. Nuff said."

One of the best Cds ever

Nicola Robinson | Derby, England | 04/21/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"A great CD from curtis, ive just recently seen him in the accompanying tour and he was truly amazing, absolutely fantastic. He even took the time to sign CDs after the concert.The first time i went to see curtis was on his first tour here, way back now, i think he just gets better, i loved his early stuff but i think his jazz is great too, its a very modern jazz, great to listen to in the car. Bring on your next tour, cant wait to be there again. Looking forward to the new CD in june (uk) From Nicola Robinson"