I can't say enough good about this recording. The arrangement is outstanding. Sarah's lush, airy voice is perfect in so many ways. Hermine's improvisation is amazing. The musicianship is top notch.
First time hearing Sarah McKenzie ... brilliant arrangement & vocals ... everyone was top notch (special shout out to Geoff Gascoyne - master class in contributing without dominating). R (Australia)
My God, we have touched Beauty and Grace in epitomy. This is surely one of the most beautiful renditions around (that's not knocking the others). The symbiosis between these wonderful talented musicians is nothing less than breathtaking, because it's all so natural. Sarah's voice- angelic, and Hermine's spellbinding harmonica must have Toots, RIP, smiling warmly from above. I could simply draw my last breath after listening to this. These beautiful souls have measured me that the world is not yet doomed; there are divine young souls out there, making this world, still, a beautiful place. God bless. I'm just wondering if Sarah is not the daughter of a certain Doug MacKenzie who had a fantastic RU-vid channel. I bought his piano method book. Excellent musician with phenomenal musical ideas.
Phew........... Magnificent Special effects of key modulations in the introduction mark Sarah's style, very very magical. That Harmonica player turns on the magic Touch of class 👌👌👌 Take a bow Sarah and Gang👍👍👍
Love the French accents…tres bien! Also, hats off to the harmonica and whistling performance in the true spirit of toots! Your voice reminds me of Karrin Allyson with a French accent, so beautiful!
Sarah and this group could really go places! You each have a unique voice and musicianship. Keep it up! Nice whistling!!!!! Now for a challenge: do one equally well in 3!!!! Could be interesting, right?
Are you kidding me??!!!!!!!! Who are you people! AND THAT HARP SOLO WAS NOT THE BEST BLUESETTEE SOLO IT WAS one of the BEST DAMN solos I think I have HEARD. AM I NUTS!?? What was that!! Eh is that woman? Geeeeez! MS TOOTS!!’ Amazing. Every damn note counted. Not one Bs “think bar!” I am honestly doubting my ears. Some random RU-vid musician didn’t just do that!!!
A top quality performance in every way, and Hermine's chromatic harmonica solo is one of the best I've ever heard! My only mild disappointment came from hearing an incredible jazz waltz like Bluesette played in Common instead of 3/4 time. An interesting twist on the original version to say the least, but as someone who's never heard a waltz (classical or jazz) he didn't like, I'd prefer hearing a song written in common time transitioned into 3/4 time... rather than the other way around. The world could use more waltzes to enjoy. 🙂
