Ainsworth’s voice is sublime as it caresses top-notch
musicianship by a slew of southwest jazz players...It’s a
very warm, elegant album with just enough big stage
flair. — Mario Tarradell, Dallas Morning News
Jazz vocalist Laura Ainsworth weaves past and
present with stunning power...Her voice is like (a) mirror
reflection into the past, conjuring black-and-white
images of well-groomed gentlemen in trench coats and
fedoras, smoke-enveloped bars, and glamorous women
whose beauty is nearly as bright as their jewelry...Laura
Ainsworth has that effect on the listener, an uncanny
ability to flash portraits in the mind with a simple line...It
might not be long before Dallas is not just known for its
oil, Cowboys, and J.R
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Ainsworth’s voice is sublime as it caresses top-notch
musicianship by a slew of southwest jazz players...It’s a
very warm, elegant album with just enough big stage
flair. — Mario Tarradell, Dallas Morning News
Jazz vocalist Laura Ainsworth weaves past and
present with stunning power...Her voice is like (a) mirror
reflection into the past, conjuring black-and-white
images of well-groomed gentlemen in trench coats and
fedoras, smoke-enveloped bars, and glamorous women
whose beauty is nearly as bright as their jewelry...Laura
Ainsworth has that effect on the listener, an uncanny
ability to flash portraits in the mind with a simple line...It
might not be long before Dallas is not just known for its
oil, Cowboys, and J.R. Ewing but a funny lady with a
jewel of a voice... — Robert Sutton, JazzCorner.com
...The title track opens and immediately transports us to
a posh dinner and dancing club with fancy-dressed
women and men with cigars. Ainsworth and band play
gorgeously together, creating a charming, classic sound
that would fit in any ’50s film with that club scene. I
expected Rosemary Clooney or Bing Crosby to appear
somewhere. Props to producer Brian Piper and mixer
Kent Stump for tying up package that gives due respect
to Ainsworth’s voice while never faltering on the
instruments... The horns are crisp and each drumbeat
or guitar pluck is as obvious as it is subtle.
But Ainsworth is clearly the star. What she does with
Johnny Mercer’s 'Skylark' and Cole Porter’s 'Love for
Sale' is magic... — Rich Lopez, Dallas Voice
“A spectacular CD...Takes the ambiance of the '40's
and '50's supper clubs/bands and elegantly mingles
that feel with modern day flair...An “elegant and classy
voice with a sophisticated style. Her rendition
of…’Dream A Little Dream of Me’ is truly
superb...Ainsworth’s voice carries with a smooth and
silky tonality. If you are a fan of Diana Krall or Ella
Fitzgerald, then you will truly appreciate (this)
outstanding CD. . — RadioIndy.com
“Blends the pop and jazz worlds in a fresh and unique
way.” — Matthew Warnock, ReviewYou.com
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