REVIEW Lizz Wright "Fellowship"

Wednesday October 13, 2010

From DownBeat

Editors’ Picks: October
By Frank Alkyer

When Lizz Wright debuted earlier in this decade, she was being sold as the next great modern jazz singer. But with her latest recording, Fellowship, she could become the next great modern gospel singer. Wright displays her deep connection to the church on a fantastic, uplifting collection of songs. Nicely produced by Brian Bacchus, Fellowship features some timeless gospel standards like “Sweeping Through The City,” “God Specializes” and “Amazing Grace” and continues a collaboration with singer-songwriter Toshi Reagon. Wright also finds the spirit in more unusual places, such as the title track, a Bob Marley tune, as well as Eric Clapton’s “Presence Of The Lord” and Jimi Hendrix’s “In From The Storm.” The recording also features guest performers Angelique Kidjo, Me’Shell Ndegéocello, Joan as Police Woman and Bernice Johnson Reagon. Even with all of these collaborators, it’s Wright’s refined, powerful alto voice that makes this recording sing. During her short career, she has made such diverse music that she has become an artist who’s difficult to put into a neat category—unless you simply create a category for wonderful, individualistic vocalists. Fellowship is proof. This is a great album for a Sunday morning, or any time you need a boost.

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Song For Mia	4:53	Lizz Wright
When I Fall	3:55	Lizz Wright
My Heart	4:00	Lizz Wright

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