Parrott, Nicki
Arbors Jazz, 2021, CD
Instrument: Female Vocals
Issue: 27.3
Jazz Ruler Type: Ballads, Blues
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 82
O’s Notes: Nicki Parrott sings about romance from her heart. Her voice is soft and tender, very inviting over these dozen contemporary ballads. She also does a fine job on bass. David Blenkhorn (g), Larry Fuller (p) and Lewis Nash (d) round out the rhythm section. There are great covers of “Lean On Me”, “We’ve Only Just Begun”, “Jolene” and “This Girl’s In Love With You” featuring Parrott (b, vocals) and tenor saxophonist Harry Allen. We also enjoyed the swinging groove of “You Belong To Me.”
Publicist: Lisa Reedy Promotions
