' third CD for is her most rewarding thus far. That is due to an inspired repertoire, her increasingly mature interpretations of lyrics, and an indescribable magic that occurs on most of these selections. is a jazz singer who does not scat, she sticks to the lyrics, and she keeps her improvisations consistently melodic. The improvising is in her placement of notes and in the feeling that she gives to the words. While she at times displays a high voice, particularly during the first few selections of , at other times she sounds surprisingly comfortable in her lower register. Pianist , who contributed most of the arrangements for this project, is a major asset. The variety, which is emphasized in the arrangements, can be felt in a repertoire that ranges from a heartfelt and the ironic to the sentimental a slow ballad version of (with no bossa nova in sight) and a cooking Accompanied by a top-notch rhythm section (with three different bassists taking turns), is also occasionally joined by a horn player (tenor great is on six selections) and takes as a vocal duet with . This well-conceived set is highly recommended. ~ Scott Yanow