Jacob, Natalie
Natalie Jacob, 2024, CD
Instrument: Female Vocals
Issue: 30.4
Jazz Ruler Type: Ballads, Blues
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 89
O’s Notes: Natalie has a delightful voice that she spills over ten classics. She’s up to the task, singing in many configurations. The core rhythm section is Pianist Tamir Hendelman, Carlitos Del Puerto on bass, and drummer Clayton Cameron, shining on tunes like “East Of The Sun”. They add Scotty Barnhart (t), on three selections notably “Exactly Like You” and “Sooner Or Later”. We also enjoyed her duet with Hendelman on “Smile”. Anthony Wilson (g), and Kevin Winard (perc) join the core for three selections, notably “Corcovado” with lyrics in Brazilian Portuguese. You may have heard Jacob singing some of these tunes live in the Los Angeles area. This is an impressive sampling of what she has to offer on her debut recording.
Publicist: Mouthpiece Music