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WomanChild

Cécile McLorin Salvant

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The U.S. debut album from jazz vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant, 2013's WomanChild is a bewitching, exuberant introduction to this immensely talented young singer. The winner of the 2010 Thelonious Monk jazz vocal competition, Salvant has the technical ability, lyrical sense, and undeniable charisma to sustain a career that could undoubtedly match those of her idols -- who include Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, and Ella Fitzgerald. And while the distinctive influence of all three of these singers is evident here, with WomanChild Salvant reveals herself to be a genuinely original vocalist with a distinctive timbre, a singer steeped in tradition but with a style and phrasing all her own. And it's not just older artists whom she brings to mind; her reworking of "There's a Lull in My Life" evokes the sultry R&B influence of Sade. All of this merely speaks to Salvant's broad musical appeal and ability to integrate influences into her own sound. And it doesn't hurt that she's backed here by an all-star rhythm section of Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra regulars, including pianist Aaron Diehl, bassist Rodney Whitaker, guitarist James Chirillo, and drummer Herlin Riley. Primarily here, Salvant delves into a superb selection of lesser-known standards and original compositions, putting her stamp on such songs as "Nobody," "You Bring Out the Savage in Me," and "Jitterbug Waltz." Salvant even taps into her French heritage on her original composition "Le Front Caché sur Tes Genoux," which features lyrics culled from Ida Faubert's poem "Rondel." However, it is the title track, also an original song, that showcases Salvant the best. A bluesy, roiling torch song, "WomanChild" is Salvant's declaration of womanly independence in the face of self-doubt. She sings, "WomanChild falters/Clumsy on her feet/Wonderin' where she'll go/When her time has come/Good she'll never know/Until she comes undone." With WomanChild, Salvant's time has definitely come and despite whatever fears she may have, it's clear she has the talent to go very far indeed.

© Matt Collar /TiVo

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1
St. Louis Gal
00:03:01

J. Russel Robinson, Composer - Todd Whitelock, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Mark Wilder, MasteringEngineer - Cécile McLorin Salvant, MainArtist - Al Pryor, Producer - Tim Marchiafava, AssistantEngineer - Damon Whittemore, AdditionalEngineer - EMI Mills Music Inc. (ASCAP), MusicPublisher - Will Wakefield, ProductionManager - Gina Fabiano, ProductionManager

(C) 2013 Mack Avenue Records II, LLC (P) 2013 Mack Avenue Records II, LLC

2
I Didn't Know What Time It Was
00:06:07

Richard Rodgers, Composer - Lorenz Hart, Composer - Todd Whitelock, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Mark Wilder, MasteringEngineer - Aaron Diehl, Arranger - Cécile McLorin Salvant, MainArtist - Williamson Music Company (ASCAP), MusicPublisher - Chappell & Co (ASCAP), MusicPublisher - Al Pryor, Producer - Tim Marchiafava, AssistantEngineer - Damon Whittemore, AdditionalEngineer - Will Wakefield, ProductionManager - Gina Fabiano, ProductionManager

(C) 2013 Mack Avenue Records II, LLC (P) 2013 Mack Avenue Records II, LLC

3
Nobody
00:03:24

Todd Whitelock, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Mark Wilder, MasteringEngineer - Bert Williams, Composer - Alex Rogers, Composer - Cécile McLorin Salvant, MainArtist - Al Pryor, Producer - Tim Marchiafava, AssistantEngineer - Damon Whittemore, AdditionalEngineer - Edward B Marks Music Company (BMI), MusicPublisher - Will Wakefield, ProductionManager - Gina Fabiano, ProductionManager

(C) 2013 Mack Avenue Records II, LLC (P) 2013 Mack Avenue Records II, LLC

4
WomanChild
00:06:07

Todd Whitelock, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Mark Wilder, MasteringEngineer - Cécile McLorin Salvant, Composer, MainArtist - Al Pryor, Producer - Tim Marchiafava, AssistantEngineer - Damon Whittemore, AdditionalEngineer - Violette and Mimi Publishing (BMI), MusicPublisher - Will Wakefield, ProductionManager - Gina Fabiano, ProductionManager

(C) 2013 Mack Avenue Records II, LLC (P) 2013 Mack Avenue Records II, LLC

5
Le Front Caché Sur Tes Genoux
00:05:11

Todd Whitelock, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Mark Wilder, MasteringEngineer - Cécile McLorin Salvant, Composer, MainArtist - Ida Faubert, Lyricist - Al Pryor, Producer - Tim Marchiafava, AssistantEngineer - Damon Whittemore, AdditionalEngineer - Frédéric Nardin, Arranger - Violette and Mimi Publishing (BMI), MusicPublisher - Will Wakefield, ProductionManager - Gina Fabiano, ProductionManager

(C) 2013 Mack Avenue Records II, LLC (P) 2013 Mack Avenue Records II, LLC

6
Prelude/There's a Lull in My Life
00:05:16

Mack Gordon, Composer - Harry Revel, Composer - Todd Whitelock, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Mark Wilder, MasteringEngineer - Aaron Diehl, Composer - Cécile McLorin Salvant, MainArtist - Al Pryor, Producer - Tim Marchiafava, AssistantEngineer - Damon Whittemore, AdditionalEngineer - EMI ROBBINS CATALOG INC. (ASCAP), MusicPublisher - Real Diehl Music (BMI), MusicPublisher - Will Wakefield, ProductionManager - Gina Fabiano, ProductionManager

(C) 2013 Mack Avenue Records II, LLC (P) 2013 Mack Avenue Records II, LLC

7
You Bring out the Savage in Me
00:05:07

Sam Coslow, Composer - Todd Whitelock, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Mark Wilder, MasteringEngineer - Cécile McLorin Salvant, MainArtist - Al Pryor, Producer - Tim Marchiafava, AssistantEngineer - Damon Whittemore, AdditionalEngineer - EMI Mills Music Inc. (ASCAP), MusicPublisher - Will Wakefield, ProductionManager - Gina Fabiano, ProductionManager

(C) 2013 Mack Avenue Records II, LLC (P) 2013 Mack Avenue Records II, LLC

8
Baby Have Pity on Me
00:03:21

Clarence Williams, Composer - Todd Whitelock, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Mark Wilder, MasteringEngineer - Cécile McLorin Salvant, MainArtist - Al Pryor, Producer - Tim Marchiafava, AssistantEngineer - Damon Whittemore, AdditionalEngineer - Billy Mol, Composer - Shapiro Bernstein & Co. Inc. (ASCAP), MusicPublisher - Will Wakefield, ProductionManager - Gina Fabiano, ProductionManager

(C) 2013 Mack Avenue Records II, LLC (P) 2013 Mack Avenue Records II, LLC

9
John Henry
00:05:14

Traditional, Composer, MusicPublisher - Todd Whitelock, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Mark Wilder, MasteringEngineer - Cécile McLorin Salvant, MainArtist - Al Pryor, Producer - Tim Marchiafava, AssistantEngineer - Damon Whittemore, AdditionalEngineer - Will Wakefield, ProductionManager - Gina Fabiano, ProductionManager

(C) 2013 Mack Avenue Records II, LLC (P) 2013 Mack Avenue Records II, LLC

10
Jitterbug Waltz
00:06:52

Fats Waller, Composer - Charles Grean, Composer - Todd Whitelock, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Mark Wilder, MasteringEngineer - Cécile McLorin Salvant, MainArtist - Maxine Manners, Composer - Al Pryor, Producer - Tim Marchiafava, AssistantEngineer - Damon Whittemore, AdditionalEngineer - Will Wakefield, ProductionManager - Gina Fabiano, ProductionManager - Chappell and Co. (ASCAP), MusicPublisher

(C) 2013 Mack Avenue Records II, LLC (P) 2013 Mack Avenue Records II, LLC

11
What a Little Moonlight Can Do
00:08:14

Todd Whitelock, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Mark Wilder, MasteringEngineer - Harry M. Woods, Composer - Cécile McLorin Salvant, MainArtist - Al Pryor, Producer - Tim Marchiafava, AssistantEngineer - Damon Whittemore, AdditionalEngineer - Warner Bros. Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher - Will Wakefield, ProductionManager - Gina Fabiano, ProductionManager

(C) 2013 Mack Avenue Records II, LLC (P) 2013 Mack Avenue Records II, LLC

12
Deep Dark Blue
00:01:59

Todd Whitelock, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Mark Wilder, MasteringEngineer - Cécile McLorin Salvant, Composer, MainArtist - Al Pryor, Producer - Tim Marchiafava, AssistantEngineer - Damon Whittemore, AdditionalEngineer - Violette and Mimi Publishing (BMI), MusicPublisher - Will Wakefield, ProductionManager - Gina Fabiano, ProductionManager

(C) 2013 Mack Avenue Records II, LLC (P) 2013 Mack Avenue Records II, LLC

Album review

The U.S. debut album from jazz vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant, 2013's WomanChild is a bewitching, exuberant introduction to this immensely talented young singer. The winner of the 2010 Thelonious Monk jazz vocal competition, Salvant has the technical ability, lyrical sense, and undeniable charisma to sustain a career that could undoubtedly match those of her idols -- who include Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, and Ella Fitzgerald. And while the distinctive influence of all three of these singers is evident here, with WomanChild Salvant reveals herself to be a genuinely original vocalist with a distinctive timbre, a singer steeped in tradition but with a style and phrasing all her own. And it's not just older artists whom she brings to mind; her reworking of "There's a Lull in My Life" evokes the sultry R&B influence of Sade. All of this merely speaks to Salvant's broad musical appeal and ability to integrate influences into her own sound. And it doesn't hurt that she's backed here by an all-star rhythm section of Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra regulars, including pianist Aaron Diehl, bassist Rodney Whitaker, guitarist James Chirillo, and drummer Herlin Riley. Primarily here, Salvant delves into a superb selection of lesser-known standards and original compositions, putting her stamp on such songs as "Nobody," "You Bring Out the Savage in Me," and "Jitterbug Waltz." Salvant even taps into her French heritage on her original composition "Le Front Caché sur Tes Genoux," which features lyrics culled from Ida Faubert's poem "Rondel." However, it is the title track, also an original song, that showcases Salvant the best. A bluesy, roiling torch song, "WomanChild" is Salvant's declaration of womanly independence in the face of self-doubt. She sings, "WomanChild falters/Clumsy on her feet/Wonderin' where she'll go/When her time has come/Good she'll never know/Until she comes undone." With WomanChild, Salvant's time has definitely come and despite whatever fears she may have, it's clear she has the talent to go very far indeed.

© Matt Collar /TiVo

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