Come a Little Closer was written up by a reviewer who goes by the name of “Slim” in the eponymous Slim’s Spins column.  This quarter she reviews 6 CDs all by female vocalists, “in order from bad to best. Yeah, I said that!”  Fasten your seatbelt, Ms. Slim doesn’t candy coat it!  At least you can tell I didn’t pay for the review :-)    I am pleased that my CD got a listen and a mention in such a prestigious publication, given that I’ve heard that radio hosts and reviewers get upwards of 50 CDs a week.  My CD ranked third (on the ‘best’ side of the scale!)

“CAROLYN NELSON firmly enters into Jazz territory on COME A LITTLE CLOSER (Carolyn Nelson, S/R).  While neither her repertoire nor rendition cover any new ground, at least she comes packing energy.  Nelson teams up with vocalists Wendy Simon and Paul Jost for a Lambert, Hendricks & Ross-like rendition of “Four.”… ”

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