Fatu, Sophie
Extraordinary Records, 2020, CD
Instrument: Female Vocals
Issue: 26.2
Jazz Ruler Type: Ballads, Blues
Performance: 4
Sound: 2
Score: 77
O’s Notes: There’s a young child dressed in a tux on the CD cover and yes, she’s the headline singer on Love Is… For those of you who watch America’s Got Talent, she’s recognizable. Now 7 years old, she’s got mad skills and will be fun to watch as she matures. In the mean time listen to her debut, backed by an orchestra directed by Rob Wasilauski with Jeff Hamilton (d), Chuck Berghofer (b) and Tom Ranier (p) holding down the rhythm section. But this is Sophie’s show and she’s giving it her all. She’s much more than a cute novelty; she has great pitch and a strong voice. Watch out!
Publicist: Great Scott
