GROOVE NOTE 2-LPs GRV-1037-1: Lauren White - At Last - 2007 USA 45rpm AS NEW

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Background -

Lauren White is an extremely talented 20-year old from Texas who has been studying under the same vocal coach as Norah Jones. Lauren blends the sensuality and vulnerability of Norah Jones with the vocal range of Linda Ronstadt combined with a voice that exhibits both emotional depth as well as nuance and delicacy!

Lauren's first album features a wide array of songs, the album opens with a Billie Holiday styled tune “My One & Only”, then drops to the darker overtones of the Anthony Wilson arranged “Love For Sale”, and transitions into a swinging “Mack The Knife”. This album also includes memorable covers of popular songs like “Blue Bayou” (Roy Orbison), “Superstar” (Carpenters), and to the country influenced, “Why They Call It Falling” (Lee Ann Womack). Lauren White also displays an impressive talent for song writing with three original songs here including a retro-ish “Do You Remember”, a heartbreaking ballad “All I Do Is Cry” and an up-tempo “Brand New Love”.

Featuring Anthony Wilson on guitar, Bill Cunliffe on piano and Ricky Woodward on sax, the album was recorded at Sunset Sound by Joe Harley (producer) and Mike Ross (engineer). The all analogue two inch 24-track masters were mixed down to 1/2 inch 30 ips stereo at LA-FX in Burbank, CA. These master tapes were then used in the mastering of both the LP and SACD and feature a stunning all analogue recording experience! This new release is a must have for all fans of superb audiophile quality female vocals.

Lauren White is one of a seemingly increasing number of vocalists attempting to follow in the footsteps of the highly successful vocalist Norah Jones. Though White has got some jazz chops and a pleasing voice, her debut CD is rather inconsistent, covering standards, pop songs, country and originals. The best tracks feature her with pianist Bill Cunliffe (who knows a thing or two about accompanying singers), while bassist Chuck Berghofer and drummer Mark Ferber lay a solid foundation throughout the album. "My One and Only" is not one of the Gershwin brothers' well known tunes, but White makes the most of this slinky opener. She doesn't seem to appreciate the humor in "Mack the Knife" as much as Ella Fitzgerald, so it comes off a little tame. Better is the unusual setting of "My Funny Valentine," sung with a sense of drama and adding a lush solo by tenor saxophonist Rickey Woodard. But then problems start to appear. Guitarist Anthony Wilson's dreary arrangement of Cole Porter's "Love for Sale" and Joe Bagg's lackluster organ do absolutely nothing for this normally delightful song, while the slow tempo makes the nearly seven minute performance seem like an eternity. The biggest mistake is tackling songs too closely associated with singers outside of jazz, then approaching them in a fashion that's too similar. "Blue Bayou" was a hit for Linda Ronstadt, while the late Karen Carpenter had a smash with Leon Russell's "Superstar," but neither of them is a convincing vehicle on what is supposed to be a jazz vocalist's date. Woodard is back for country singer Lee Ann Womack's "Why They Call It Falling," which sounds like something Norah Jones might perform, but the melody just isn't memorable. White's three originals are airplay friendly but not distinctive. In order to succeed as a recording artist, White is going to have to make some tough choices about her direction rather than the scattershot approach on her debut CD. Even her press bio accompanying the disc displays a degree of naïveté, listing Natalie Cole and Michael Bublé as among the "jazz" artists who have inspired her, something that just won't cut the mustard with seasoned jazz listeners. - Ken Dryden

• LPs made by GROOVE NOTE Records, in the USA
  

• LPs released in 2007

• LPs are recorded in STEREO

• Record Catalog Number: GRV 1037-1
  

Lauren White

At Last

The LP jacket is in near mint minus condition! The jacket is tight and clean, with NO seam splits, NO cut out marks and NO discoloration. The corners are solid, with just a bit of shelf wear the seams and corners. The colors on the jacket are clean and sharp - see pictures with this listing as they are of the actual item.

The LPs are in near mint minus overall condition! The vinyl is actually like new. The vinyl does have some white "ghosting" on small parts of the discs. We play tested this title and the white ghosting did not affect play in any way. The LP surfaces may have a slight spider mark or two, and/or a finger print or two. Comes with the original paper inner sleeve - spider marks may be audible, but that really depends on the sensitivity of your audio gear. This LPs are in superb condition and very collectible, in near mint minus shape. As this is a vintage LP, don't expect it to sound like a brand new audiophile LP....some extraneous sound is inevitable and should be expected for a vintage LP. The LP retains much of the original gloss and sheen! There are NO serious spindle marks on the record labels either.

A Short Note About LP GRADING -

• Mint = Only used for sealed items.
• Near Mint = Virtually flawless in every way.
• Near Mint Minus = Item has some minor imperfections, some audible.
• Excellent = Item obviously played and enjoyed with some noise.
• Very Good Plus = Many more imperfections which are noticeable and obtrusive.

For best results, always thoroughly clean your LPs before playing them.

LPs can be audiophile quality pressings (any collector of fine MFSL, half speeds, direct to discs, Japanese/UK pressings etc., can attest to the difference a quality pressing can make to an audio system).