Brenda Russell - Paris Rain (CD)

All Music Guide

Brenda Russell, the Grammy-nominated singer and composer, continues to demonstrate why she is so well-respected. Eleven new classic songs form her latest release Paris Rain, including personal treasures such as "Expect a Miracle," which chronicles the heartache of love but encourages one to continue despite the pain, the radio hit "Catch On," and "You Can't Hide Your Heart From Me." She sings with emotional depth realized from personal experiences and plays straight from the heart with special guests Carl Anderson, Everette Harp, Dave Koz, Greg Phillinganes, Sheila E, Kirk Whalum, along with Russell Ferrante and Jimmy Haslip of the The Yellowjackets. Russell wrote all of the songs except "Heart From Me," which was co-written with James Slater. The compositional integrity, special guests, and great singing make this album worth the wait from one of the world's best smooth jazz performers.

- Paula Edelstein, All Music Guide