August 1, 2006

Media Alert: Jamie Davis It's A Good Thing
Unity Music 2517
Street Date: June 13, 2006

CD Review:
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Singer Jamie Davis is an alumnus of the Count Basie Orchestra, and that's the strongest influence you hear on this warm and winning collection of jazz and pop standards, which includes songs by Stevie Wonder (a wonderful basie-style arrangement of "Isn't She Lovely" -- a song that no father of a daughter can listen to without tearing up) and George Harrison as well as more conventional fare by Cole Porter and Rogers and Hart, among others. Davis' voice is a pleasure to hear, a richly colored instrument with a nice, sharp edge, and the big band that accompanies him is top-notch. The package also includes a bonus DVD with a "making of" documentary. Very, very nice. (Rick Anderson)