Connie Evingson - Gypsy in My Soul (CD)

All Music Guide

A versatile singer with a warm voice and a quietly swinging style, Connie Evingson explores the usually instrumental gypsy jazz style during this highly enjoyable project. On various selections she is joined by either Pearl Django, the Clearwater Hot Club or the Parisota Hot Club, quartets that are sometimes augmented by accordion, vibes, drums and/or percussion. She performs swing standards, Susannah McCorkle's lyrics to Django Reinhardt's "Nuages," and her own words to "Django's Premonition" (originally known as "Anouman"). The strong repertoire, the instrumental colors and Evingson's voice are three reasons that Gypsy In My Soul is highly recommended.

- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide