, who makes her recording debut on this CD, has a nice clear voice that is attractive, appealing, and on key. Her repertoire is mostly filled with , with 's title cut and a pair of songs being the only exceptions. Unfortunately, ' interpretations of such familiar songs as and although pleasant, are not very creative and lack surprises. She sings well but fails to make those songs her own despite the assistance of a particularly strong supporting cast that includes altoist and guitarist . One wishes that she had something new to add to the legacies of those warhorses rather than being so predictable. But overall, her release is a decent beginning to her career. ~ Scott Yanow