Released June 19, 2012 Length 55:48 Release date 19 June 2012 | Recorded October 26–28, 2011 | |
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Similar Return to You, Live at the Jazz Bakery, Dream in the Blue, Where Time Stands Still, Yours | ||
Blossom & Bee is the third studio album by American jazz singer Sara Gazarek, which was released on June 19, 2012 through Palmetto Records. It is her first album in five years and her Palmetto Records debut. All the tracks are cover versions, except "Blossom & Bee," which Gazarek co-wrote with producer Larry Goldings and Bill DeMain, also "Fly Away Birdie," which Gazarek co-wrote with her long-time collaborator and pianist Josh Nelson. Seven of the twelve songs on this album have been recorded by Blossom Dearie. The album debuted No. 18 on the Billboard Jazz Album chart.
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Critical reception
Blossom & Bee received positive reviews. C. Michael Bailey from All About Jazz wrote ".. truly exceptional ... an inventive coupling of the old and new." Brent Black from CriticalJazz gave 5 stars, writing: "A flawless recording by all participants, and easily one of the most impressive releases of the year, across any genre. 5 huge stars!" Andrea Canter from Jazz Police praised the album "...if Sara Gazarek's earlier recordings signaled the potential of a mighty talent, then her latest confirms her place at the top..." Mark S. Tucker from FAME wrote "...get in on the secret before it ignites a wave of astonished approval from all corners."
Personnel
Songs
1Everything I've Got3:26
2Blossom & Bee3:36
3Fly Away Birdie4:31