My Mother's Eyes
Etta Jones · 1978
35 min · 7 tracks · jazz
Etta Jones' smooth, soulful vocals glide over lush jazz arrangements, enveloping listeners in rich emotional landscapes.
Why this album works
'My Mother's Eyes' is significant for its critical reception, with Etta Jones praised for her emotive interpretations of classic songs. The album solidified her status in the jazz community and contributed to the revival of interest in traditional jazz vocalists during the late 1970s, influencing subsequent artists who sought to blend jazz with pop sensibilities.
- Best for
- steady melodic progression rich emotional landscapes intimate evening listening
- Context
- Released in 1978, 'My Mother's Eyes' marked Etta Jones' return to the recording scene after a period of relative obscurity. Following her earlier work in the 1960s, this album showcased her mature vocal style and deepened musical expression, positioning her as a significant voice in the jazz genre during a time when female jazz singers were gaining renewed attention.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Herbie Hancock· Sun Ra· Charles Mingus
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Way You Look Tonight Standout 4:45
- 2 Don’t Misunderstand 6:15
- 3 Be My Love 5:43
- 4 You Do Something to Me 4:38
- 5 My Mother’s Eyes Standout 5:45
- 6 This Girl’s in Love With You 3:59
- 7 Gloomy Sunday Standout 4:50
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