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Black Guitar by Leni Stern
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fave it Jazz Vocals | Power-folk
14 tracks | 72 minutes
Released Jun 2003
on Lsr
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Lyrical poetry that melts into fetching jazz guitar lines, funky bass and strong drum rhythms.
Editorial review
Ms. Stern introduces us to her singing on Black Guitar. Vocally she strikes me as unimpressive, but I feel this has more to do with the trite lyrics than her delivery, which is sufficiently expressive. For most of the CD an enjoyable looped Strat instrumental follows each cut with vocals. In these instrumental melodies her real voice comes through. Her light jazz leads are separately nicely from the deep and busy bass from Tim Lefebvre. The result is a song full of breadth and structure while still putting forth a face of her stylized delicacy. I recommend any fan of relaxed guitar jazz to get into the heart of this disc as the weakest material is concentrated in the first few tracks. Production, lap steel and vocal support are from Larry John McNally (Bonnie Raitt). ~ Thomas Schulte, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
Leni Stern collaborates with Larry John McNally for a critically praised work offering a new spin on songwriting. This album showcases both accomplished writers for their passionate music and clever lyrics. This is Leni Stern's first record that really show's off her lyric writing.
"Leni Stern has over the years distinguished herself as one of the preeminent composers on the modern scene, with an ear for memorable, complex melodic hooks and keen insight to the human condition matched only by her sublime guitar skills" -Jazz Times
Average Customer Review:
Thoughtful, intelligentcoffeetown wrote on November 25, 2009
I really like this album. Leni Stern moved from instrumental jazz (where she kept getting criticized for not being "as good" as husband Mike) to her own hybrid vocal jazz-pop. You're not going to be bowled over by her vocal chops, but her singing is competent, and it's part of the whole package: thoughtful, intelligent, unique music.