Hi,
a new review for last KAT's CD on air on RADIOVINILEMANIA in Italy
in the next few days:

http://www.vinilemania.net/vKATPARRA.htm

Ciao ciao Pietro



courtesy: http://www.jazzreview.com


Featured Artist: Kat Parra


CD Title: Birds in Flight

Year: 2006

Record Label: JazzMa Records

Style: Jazz Vocals

Musicians: Kat Parra (vocals). Guest musicians including Murray Low
(piano), Renata Bratt (cello), Rick Vandivier (guitar), Ravi Gutala
(tablas), among many others

Review:
This is the debut CD of Kat Parra. As vocalist and award-winning
songwriter, she is sensitive and spirited in this collection of
songs. For a first time out attempt, this CD succeeds with a sweet
brilliance and emotional intensity which sets it apart from the
crowd.

This woman sings with conviction, devotion, and intense feeling.
Her voice is full of sweetness, passion, intimacy, and joy. In the
standout selection, "Birds in Flight," the jazz listening audience
hears her soul soar vocally, and it is a richly rewarding experience.

There are ten songs featured. The total running time is 51:30
minutes. The songs include "Mais Que Nada," "Dame La Llave," "Softly
As In A Morning Sunrise," "Alfonsina Y El Mar," "Birds in
Flight," "Caravan," "Oleo De Una Mujer Con Sombrero," "These Old
Feelings," "Kuando El Rey Nimrod," and "Quizas Porque." Each song
is a testament to Kat Parra's unusual voice and distinctive vocal
stylings. There is a direct, open soulfulness which comes across
easily in her singing, and it is an enjoyable sound.

The many musicians on the CD are talented, and whether in fine solo
work such as performed by violinist Anthony Blea or flutist Masaru
Koga, each soars with a fresh, innovative approach. Group harmony is
perfect. The musicians give excellent background for the delivery
of Kat Parra's intimate vocalizations.

As a debut CD, this one works. There is a certain style about Kat
Parra that adds to the oftentimes poignant vocals, and she has a
voice that is fresh and imaginative. If you are new to her sound,
please give her new debut CD a try --listen to her voice and be
entertained by a fresh, captivating talent.

Each song reveals a different message and jazz motif, and is
excellent. Kat Parra's rendition of Duke Ellington's "Caravan" is a
memorable listening experience, and like the other songs in this
fine collection, there to savor again and again and again.



Artist's Website: http://www.katparra.com

Reviewed by: Lee Prosser