Vocalist
Karrin Allyson stretches herself during this diverse set. A superior jazz singer,
Allyson scats quite well during "It Could Happen to You/Fried Bananas" and "Cherokee," sings lyrics in English, French ("Autumn Leaves") and Italian, interprets some fairly current pop tunes, is touching on
Thelonious Monk's "Ask Me Now" and is quite memorable on "Joy Spring" and "All of You." With assistance from her fine Kansas City-based rhythm section (led by pianist
Paul Smith) and with some worthy guests (including altoist Kim Park, violinist
Claude Williams and flugelhornist
Mike Metheny),
Karrin Allyson shows just how versatile and talented a singer she is. Recommended. ~ Scott Yanow