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This a recording of the London production of Showboat, which features the British jazz/pop diva Cleo Laine as Julie. Her vocals, though there are only four, are worth the price of the cd (that is, if you are lucky enough to get the out-of-print cd for a decent price, as I did). Laine is in superb form, really digging into the inherent drama and melodic charm of the Jerome Kern material. The dramatic delivery may be a little over the top sometimes, but once you get used to it, Laine really does grow on you. Hers is not exactly an operatic approach, nor is it purely modern jazz, but something quite unique in its husky sophistication. I particularly like her understated balladry on "Bill". The British accents on some of the other songs, especially the opening number, will turn American listeners off -- you can't really get away with working on the Mississippi with a British accent.Vollständige Rezension lesen
When this London Original Cast album was released on LP, it was billed as "the first and only complete recording containing all the lyrics and music". However, Stanyan Records went under, and its releases became very hard to find. The CD, while a nice release, has eliminated ten of the numbers. So enjoy half the show!
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Cleo Laine is in great form as Julie.****I don't think this is the full recorded score of the London version.
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