Jackson, Laird
CAP, 2024, CD
Instrument: Female Vocals
Issue: 31.1
Jazz Ruler Type: Ballads, Blues
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 77
O’s Notes: Laird sings heartbreaking, blues, passionate ballads backed by minimalist accompaniment, including excellent work from producer Jeff Haynes (perc, b, vocals), and guitarists John Smith, Marvin Sewell and Brandon Ross. Jackson wrote the words and music for 10 of the 15 selections for Life, her first recording in 22 years! She’s been present but embraced her life, the ups and downs expressed here, especially on the title track featuring Gregoire Maret (harmonica), Sean Harkness (g) and Jim Hickey (synth g).
Publicist: Jazz Promo Services
