to preserve the rich, audiophile-grade detail of the big band arrangements. Mandarin Special:
(born 1955) is a Dutch singer who rose to fame in the 1990s as one of Europe’s premier contemporary jazz vocalists. After starting in the disco group Centerfold, she launched a highly successful solo career, known for her warm, smoky contralto voice and intimate phrasing. Her repertoire blends bossa nova, American songbook standards, and romantic pop. Laura Fygi - The Best Is Yet To Come -FLAC- -2011-
The album features a full-sized orchestra, shifting Fygi’s sound from her typical intimate jazz or Latin-infused arrangements to a more expansive, powerful swing environment. to preserve the rich, audiophile-grade detail of the
Fygi, often described as a "storyteller," selected standards that resonated personally with her. The production highlights her sultry, velvety vocals, which have been compared to the intimacy of Julie London but with the "feisty self-reliance" of Peggy Lee. Standard Tracklist The album primarily features selections from the Great American Songbook The Best Is Yet To Come Too Darn Hot I've Got A Crush On You This Can't Be Love Cheek To Cheek That Old Black Magic It's Easy To Remember You And The Night And The Music Old Devil Moon The Good Life Rose, Rose, I Love You (Bonus track sung in Mandarin) Amazon.com FLAC and Audio Quality While the original release was on CD, the The production highlights her sultry, velvety vocals, which