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Honey

Spring High

Cookin' In The Couve

This Here

Chicken ‘N Dumplins

I Feel A Song Coming On

I Feel A Song Coming On (feat. Niklas Fernqvist & Joe Locke)

Looking Back

On a Clear Day (feat. Jan Lundgren & Hans Backenroth)

The Maids of Cadiz

The Maids of Cadiz (feat. Jan Lundgren)

Only Trust Your Heart

Only Trust Your Heart (Live) [feat. Houston Person]

Komorebi

The New York City Jazz Record
Anna Steegmann

"Recorded live in Seattle and NYC (produced by bassist Lonnie Plaxico), the 13 tracks from the newly-released Eugenie (her sixth album to date) include six originals as well as fresh interpretations of jazz standards and blues, soul, gospel and Latin jazz-inspired songs. With sixteen total participating musicians from the two sessions, Jones’ vocals shine through as warm and sensual: she’s an evocative musical storyteller with well-honed phrasing and a deep emotional connection to her lyrics. Her voice shines in riveting ballads of love, betrayal and resilience.

Album opener, the Jones original “Why I Sing”, is a swinging tune with a rich melody, a perfect showcase for her impeccable phrasing and delightful, soaring voice. The piano trio proves to be energetic accompaniment under lines such as “I sing because I breathe.” Her take on Nina Simone’s interpretation of the traditional spiritual “Sinnerman” is a wonderful gospel-infused surprise that delights with its infectious percussion and quirky arrangement. “I Love Being Here
with You” (Peggy Lee, Bill Schluger), a mellow, bluesy, slow rendition of the song, is noteworthy for Jones’ exceptional phrasing and Elliot Kuykendall’s bass intro
and concluding solo. A different mood is expressed in “Say What You Will” (another original), in which we find bold lyrics, a gutsy delivery and bluesy swagger
in a song about vengeance with a reap-what-you-sow message. In her “Nothing Better”, a ballad about falling in love, Jones’ voice is at its most sensuous, enhanced
by cello and violin. Her soulful interpretation of Marvin Gaye’s “Trouble Man” features excellent saxophone (Rico Jones) and trumpet (Gil Defay) performances.
This album is a winner. Jones has been rightfully compared to Abbey Lincoln and Nina Simone. Each track will get under your skin, make you want to get up and dance, feel empowered or experience beauty-in-sadness: one thing it will not do is leave you indifferent."

I Feel A Song Coming On (feat. Niklas Fernqvist & Joe Locke)

Claire Martin