''Daydream'' is the fifth studio album by American jazz singer
Karrin Allyson. The album was released on August 19, 1997 by
Concord Jazz label. The recording locations were: Soundtrek Studios in
Kansas City
The Kansas City metropolitan area is a bi-state metropolitan area anchored by Kansas City, Missouri. Its 14 counties straddle the border between the U.S. states of Missouri (9 counties) and Kansas (5 counties). With and a population of more ...
, Sound on Sound Studios in NYC, and A Wing & A Prayer Productions in
Central Point, Oregon.
Reception
In his review for
AllMusic,
Scott Yanow
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Biography
Yanow was born in New York City and grew up near Los Angeles.
Since 1974, he was a regular reviewer of many jazz styles an ...
commented, "Karrin Allyson has a beautiful voice that is also quite flexible, as she shows throughout this consistently interesting release. The emphasis is a little more on ballads than usual, but there are some heated moments too."
''
All About Jazz'' review stated, "This excellent CD reminds us that Allyson isn't just a pop singer with some jazz influence—she's a improvising, hard swinging jazzer who can blow with the spontaneity of a saxophonist. And if you doubt it, just check out how passionately and freely she swings on everything..."
Track listing
References
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1997 albums
Karrin Allyson albums