Alone Together
Catherine Russell · 2019
51 min · 13 tracks · jazz
A lush blend of jazz standards and original compositions featuring rich vocals, swinging rhythms, and soulful interpretations.
Top tracks — play these first
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You Turned the Tables on Me — This track features a playful yet poignant vocal delivery that captures the essence of heartbreak through clever lyrics and an infectious swing.
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Is You or Is You Ain't My Baby — Russell’s rendition brings a fresh energy to this classic, blending humor and sophistication that showcases her vocal range and interpretation skills.
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How Deep Is the Ocean — With its haunting melody and emotional depth, this track highlights Russell's ability to convey vulnerability while maintaining a strong sense of rhythm.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Catherine Russell's 'Alone Together' blends standards with original compositions, showcasing her vocal prowess and solid arrangements.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features a slow, sultry tempo, setting a relaxed mood for the following songs.
- Each track showcases Russell's vocal range and phrasing, with several songs featuring intricate call-and-response sections with the instrumentalists.
- The arrangements often include lush harmonies and subtle shifts in dynamics, particularly in the transitions between verses and choruses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- swinging rhythms for lively evenings
- rich vocals for intimate gatherings
- nostalgic charm with playful lyrics
- soothing background for relaxed moments
Maybe skip if you
- seek fast-paced instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Alone Together' was released in 2019, Catherine Russell had already established herself as a prominent figure in the jazz scene, following her 2016 album 'Harlem On My Mind'. This album continued to showcase her unique ability to merge traditional jazz with contemporary influences while solidifying her reputation as a skilled interpreter of classic songs.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cécile McLorin Salvant· Nina Simone· Kandace Springs
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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You Turned the Tables on Me
The perspective shifts from sorrowful reflection to assertive defiance against a former lover.
This shift underscores the narrator's transformation from victimhood to empowerment, illustrating the complexity of emotions involved in relationships.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Alone Together 4:10
- 2 You Turned the Tables on Me 3:41
- 3 When Did You Leave Heaven 5:05
- 4 Early in the Morning 4:12
- 5 Is You or Is You Ain't My Baby 5:08
- 6 You Can't Pull the Wool Over My Eyes 2:39
- 7 Shake Down the Stars 3:45
- 8 I Wonder 4:53
- 9 He May Be Your Dog but He's Wearing My Collar 4:08
- 10 Errand Girl for Rhythm 2:48
- 11 How Deep Is the Ocean 3:31
- 12 I Only Have Eyes for You 3:43
- 13 You're Not the Only Oyster in the Stew 3:50
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