CD Review: Gia Notre/Shades

Nice stuff indeed... In every sense of the word, as we observe her musical work effort... She's great to look at and listen to as well... A true sexy siren of song!  We're talking Gia Notte chanteuse of jazz song extraordinaire!! She struts her stuff with an strong sense of daring simplicity, but her delivery gives you a sense of awe and expectation reminiscent of early Shirley Horn. There is a certain curious, exciting, and thoughtfullness that we must reckon with in her vocalise that she's capable

of conceiving with a striking and convincing yet memorable treatment of her music. That said, the lyrical beauty of her voice yields as well to a mildly capricious side that seems appropriate and interesting as we take in her lilting phrases that are also sparked with a measure of good humour. This CD project then is individual in its appeal and subtlety and certainly contains varied moods that are genial and approachable... Something tantamount to a quiet meditation.