Glimpse
SBE, 2025
9/10
The vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Jennifer Lee returns with a 4th album as leader, where mostly originals are dedicated to her husband.
“I Caught A Glimpse Of Your Soul” starts the listen with Lee’s cozy voice alongside the warm keys that segues into a frisky jazz climate, and “Farewell To Comfort” follows with Duncan Moore’s playful drums that suit Peter Sprague’s lively guitar playing.
“If I Only Had A Brain” lands in the middle and uses Lee’s mature piano amid Rich Kuhns’ light accordion, while “Warrior Drop Your Sword” makes great use of Gunnar Biggs’ strategic bass and Adam Shulman’s meticulous keys that align with Lee’s high notes.
“Here You Are” and “Strange And Beautiful” exit the listen. The former showcases Randy Brecker’s soulful flugelhorn, as Lee also contributes pretty guitar, and the latter recruits Anton Schwartz’s saxophone, John Wilitala’s bass and Vince Lateano’s drums that complement the expressive singing.
A diverse effort that touches on jazz, blues, balladry and Brazilian influences, Lee’s adaptable voice illuminates the heartfelt and adventurous ideas superbly.
Travels well with: Kristina Kollar- Walk On By; Judy Whitmore- Let’s Fall In Love