Cécile
Cécile McLorin Salvant · 2010
48 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A rich tapestry of jazz standards, woven together by Cécile McLorin Salvant's expressive voice and intricate phrasing.
Top tracks — play these first
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Moody's Mood for Love — This track exemplifies Salvant's ability to blend heartfelt emotion with technical precision, showcasing her unique phrasing and vocal dynamics.
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I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good — Here, Salvant delivers a deeply nuanced performance that captures the song's melancholy mood, demonstrating her emotional depth and interpretative skill.
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Exactly Like You — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its playful rhythm and Salvant's engaging vocal delivery, highlighting her charm and charisma.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Cécile McLorin Salvant's debut blends classic jazz standards with her unique vocal interpretations, establishing her distinct voice in the genre.
What we noticed
- Each track features Cécile McLorin Salvant's vocals prominently, often accompanied by a small ensemble that includes piano, bass, and drums.
- The album opens with a lively standard and gradually transitions to more introspective pieces, creating a dynamic emotional arc.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo grooves throughout
- intimate moments for quiet reflection
- soulful vocals inviting emotional connection
- for cozy evenings
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of fast-paced excitement
- prefer upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Cécile McLorin Salvant's debut album, released in 2010, marked her arrival on the jazz scene after winning the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition in 2010. This project showcased her unique vocal style and interpretive skills, setting the stage for her subsequent acclaim and awards.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Esperanza Spalding· Nina Simone· Jazzmeia Horn
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Exactly Like You 5:10
- 2 Moody's Mood for Love 3:23
- 3 I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm 3:15
- 4 I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good 4:33
- 5 Social Call 3:24
- 6 Detour Ahead 2:25
- 7 No Regrets 4:04
- 8 Frosty Morning Blues 4:49
- 9 Easy to Love 3:27
- 10 I Wonder Where Our Love Has Gone 4:34
- 11 Anything Goes 4:45
- 12 After You've Gone 4:37
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