Released 10 years ago
The Art of Elegance
Kristin Chenoweth · 2016
57 min · 15 tracks · folk music
A lush orchestral backdrop supports Chenoweth's soaring vocals, blending classic jazz standards with a contemporary elegance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Someone to Watch Over Me — This track highlights Chenoweth's emotive vocal style, capturing the longing inherent in the song with a poignant arrangement that enhances its romantic sentiment.
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Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered — Chenoweth's interpretation brings fresh emotion to this classic, intertwining playful vulnerability with jazz-inflected phrasing that showcases her theatricality.
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(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons — Her heartfelt rendition blends nostalgia with rich vocal textures, perfectly exemplifying the album's overall theme of love and reflection through timeless melodies.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Chenoweth's blend of classic jazz standards with orchestral backing showcases her vocal strength and artistic range.
What we noticed
- The album features lush orchestral arrangements that complement Chenoweth's vocal performances, creating a rich soundscape.
- Each track is a reinterpretation of classic jazz standards, with a consistent focus on melodic phrasing and emotional delivery.
- The sequencing maintains a smooth flow, with slower ballads interspersed among more upbeat tracks to balance the overall pacing.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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 melodic journeys
- intimate reflective moments
- lush emotional landscapes
- contemplative evening listening
- timeless romantic vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'The Art of Elegance' was released in 2016, Kristin Chenoweth was already an established Broadway star and recording artist, known for her Tony Award-winning role in 'Wicked'. This album marked her return to the studio after a four-year hiatus, showcasing her vocal prowess through a collection of jazz and pop standards that reflect her versatility.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Audra McDonald· Lea Salonga· Kelli O'Hara
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Someone to Watch Over Me 4:05
- 2 I’ve Got a Crush on You 2:55
- 3 Let’s Fall in Love 3:09
- 4 Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered 4:59
- 5 Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart 3:23
- 6 The Very Thought of You 4:23
- 7 They Can’t Take That Away From Me 3:04
- 8 A House Is Not a Home 4:05
- 9 I Get Along Without You Very Well 4:27
- 10 Skylark 4:43
- 11 I’m a Fool to Want You 5:38
- 12 Smile 3:03
- 13 You’re My Saving Grace… 2:54
- 14 If I Had You 2:54
- 15 (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons 3:33
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