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Open Your Eyes, You Can Fly | Lizz Wright | 5:07 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Salt | Lizz Wright | 3:25 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Afro-Blue | Lizz Wright | 5:51 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Soon As I Get Home | Lizz Wright | 4:26 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Walk with Me, Lord | Lizz Wright | 4:05 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Eternity | Lizz Wright | 3:34 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Goodbye | Lizz Wright | 3:56 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Vocalise / End of the Line | Lizz Wright | 4:32 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Fire | Lizz Wright | 4:14 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Blue Rose | Lizz Wright | 4:04 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Lead the Way | Lizz Wright | 4:22 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Silence | Lizz Wright | 2:42 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 12 Songs |
Album Review
Vocalist Lizz Wright delivers jazz that harks back to such luminaries as Nina Simone and Abbey Lincoln on her debut Verve release, Salt. Still in her early twenties, Wright has a warm, dusky voice reminiscent of Cassandra Wilson and similarly to Wilson seems interested in tackling an eclectic mix of jazz standards, traditional folk, and R&B. Early on, a folky afterglow-Latin version of "Afro Blue" takes center stage followed by the gorgeous "Soon as I Get Home," which betters the version from The Wiz. Wright fairs equally well as a songwriter with about half the album filled with her soaring, bluesy ballads. There is a melancholy yet positive '70s vibe that eminates from songs like "Fire," which resonates lyrically as well as melodically much like the personal/sociopolitical writing of another of Wright's obvious inspirations, Terry Callier. Perhaps a little too low-key to register very high on the pop radio scale, but invested with enough sanguine emotionality and chops to make Salt easily recommended to fans of the neo-soul movement.
Customer Reviews
Best album I've had in months
I bought this CD a few weeks ago and absolutely loved it. I though about giving it as a gift, but wanted if for myself, hehe. My favorites are Open You Eyes, Salt (the best!), Afro-Blue, Eternity, and Soon As I Get Home. Best vocal jazz I've ever heard.
Worth every penny, and then some!
I'm not a huge jazz fan, but I LOVE this album. Her smooth but entertaining voice motivates me to get my work done, but not stress out. Afro blue is one of my favorite songs. I "met" Lizz on NPR one afternoon singing "Salt," and am so glad that I did. You'll love this too, it's worth every penny.
What a beautiful Voice!!
I first heard the song Eternity on XM Radio and I loved it. This is my favorite song. But I love all the songs on this album. Absolutely beautiful. What a great talent this woman has. Her voice just soothes my soul. I will buy every album she puts out!
Biography
Born: January 22, 1980 in Hahira, GA
Genre: Vocal
Years Active: '00s, '10s
Top Albums and Songs By Lizz Wright
| Name | Album | Time | Price | ||
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Hit the Ground | Dreaming Wide Awake | 3:30 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Old Man | Dreaming Wide Awake | 3:39 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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My Heart | The Orchard | 4:00 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight | Closer | 6:06 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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I Feel the Earth Move | The Orchard | 4:54 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Speak Your Heart | The Orchard | 3:45 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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When I Fall | The Orchard | 3:54 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Song for Mia | The Orchard | 4:52 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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A Taste of Honey | Dreaming Wide Awake | 3:50 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Salt | Salt | 3:25 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
- $9.99
- Genres: Vocal, Music, Singer/Songwriter, Jazz, R&B/Soul, Soul, Folk-Rock, Vocal Jazz, Pop, Adult Contemporary, Neo-Soul
- Released: May 13, 2003
- ℗ 2003 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
