"On her amazing album Listen Love, [Tessa Souter] delivers powerful versions of nonstandards such as Pat Martino's "Willow" and Pharoah Sanders' complex "The Creator Has a Master Plan," in addition to her originals, all... more » delivered in a crystal-clear voice with diamond-cut phrasing and a slight tinge of melancholy. She's a gem." (Phladelphia Inquirer) "Like Norma Winstone -- whose lyrics for Jimmy Rowles' "The Peacocks" she uses here - Souter understands what is needed to deliver a song .... Souter's singing style feels natural and organic -- her rich, dark voice combines with her ability to see the shape of a tune and so the words seem to come from her soul." (All About Jazz-New York)« less
All Artists:Tessa Souter Title:Listen Love Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label:Nara Release Date: 1/18/2005 Genre:Jazz Style: Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC:616892627722
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Album Description
"On her amazing album Listen Love, [Tessa Souter] delivers powerful versions of nonstandards such as Pat Martino's "Willow" and Pharoah Sanders' complex "The Creator Has a Master Plan," in addition to her originals, all delivered in a crystal-clear voice with diamond-cut phrasing and a slight tinge of melancholy. She's a gem." (Phladelphia Inquirer) "Like Norma Winstone -- whose lyrics for Jimmy Rowles' "The Peacocks" she uses here - Souter understands what is needed to deliver a song .... Souter's singing style feels natural and organic -- her rich, dark voice combines with her ability to see the shape of a tune and so the words seem to come from her soul." (All About Jazz-New York)
CD Reviews
Listen and you'll love this cd!
Betty Boop | San Francisco Bay Area | 05/30/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I really love this cd! I first heard Tessa Souter when a friend took me to her gig in London a couple of years ago. Her voice is clear and beautiful, and her arrangements are wonderful with a hint of Moorish influence that is captivating. After listening to the cd, I loved it so much that I bought copies for some of my friends. at least 5 of them. Now I'm waiting for Tessa's next cd. If you're nearby when she's performing live, be sure to go hear her in person. She has a wonderful, relaxed manner, and you'll love her even more!"
An Exotic, Musical Feast
James Denson | Hempstead , NY | 07/31/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The word "exotic" is probably over-used to describe Tessa Souter's british, caribbean, and middle-eastern ancestry. However, it's a perfectly apt thing to call the spellbinding music on Listen Love, her debut CD. Besides her compelling physical beauty, gorgeously delicate vocal tone, and formidable musical range, I'm always captured by the instrumentation(bass, guitar, percussion) she uses to such mesmerizing effect. Caravan is the best case in point, and Souter's is my favorite vocal rendition of that song. She is one outstanding musician, and may her career trajectory continue upward."
Tessa southes my soul
Cynthia Bitterman | 05/31/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"during a very stressful time in my life, i found that anything i played by this gifted singer had the ability to calm me down..Lisen Love is a favorite and i did have the great pleasure of seeing Tessa live not long ago and there must be something very special about her that made a huge crowd at the Blue Note hush during the set...applause was loud and plentiful....a huge crowd waited outside to get in for the second set but many of us tried to stay...I love this beautiful voice and person.....check it out....."
A great buy!
A. Arya | 05/31/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I love all the tracks on the cd! Tessa's voice is captivating and exhilarating. I am waiting for the next one!"
Track Listings (10) - Disc #1