, a swinging singer with an appealing voice, alternates between standards (sometimes outfitted with her lyrics) and obscurities (including two composed by her pianist ) on this enjoyable CD. lyrics to "Isfahan" and "Pent-Up House" are notable as is the French horn playing of ; bassist and drummer complete the group. is a well-rounded singer, good at both scatting and interpreting ballads, and this CD gives one a strong example of her abilities. ~ Scott Yanow