There's a great jazz vibe running through "Winter Lullaby". It's a relaxed album, smartly influenced by great jazz standards singers, with a warmth flowing from the music. The sax accompaniment by Rene Saenz is a perfect complementary musical voice with Bett's vocals, especially on the original tune "Are You Alone on Christmas Day".
The real standouts on the album are the European influenced tracks. "Pat-a-Pan" and "Un Flambeau (Bring a Torch), Jeanette, Isabella" with their French-infusion, the Spanish touches in "La Vitgen fue Lavandera", and "El Noi de la Mare" in traditional Catalan and English add a touch of the exotic while staying true to the heart of each song. These songs really make this album a unique and wholly pleasant addition to any Christmas music collection.
The title track and album closer "Winter Lullaby", one of Bett's compositions, is remarkable. Bett's vocals are simply beautiful, Joel Dilley's soft accompaniment on guitar is perfect, and the lyrics excel. "Even angels have to sleep sometime" is the repeated message of comfort in this sublime album finale.
Bett Butler |
"Winter Lullaby" at Dragon Lady Records
Bett Butler website
A CD was provided by the artist for review.
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