Enjoyin' The Sweet Bye & Bye
Posted January 12, 2009
By IronJedi,
Julissa Neely’s latest, The Sweet Bye and Bye, is an album of songs that pays homage to her musical heritage and life experiences. Informed by mid-western jazz, the acoustic gospel music of tent-meetings with subtle hints of Black Gospel, and modern cross genre adult-contemporary, each track flows with a spry smoothness and jazz-influenced undercurrent. Ms. Neely’s breathy trill is simply captivating. Ably backed by skilled musicians and top-notch production, the songs of The Sweet Bye and Bye sparkle with a deep luster missing from much contemporary music.
From the jaunty opening of “Glory Hallelujah” to the serene closer “In the Valley,” Ms. Neely has created a scrape book album of songs that reflect the rich legacy of the past, cast with a contemporary sensibility. If artists like Addison Road, Alison Krauss, Carolyn Arends, KT Tunstall, Rilo Kiley, and Sara Groves are your cup o’ tea, then be sure to acquaint yourself with Julissa Neely. View All Music And Book Reviews By IronJedi | View IronJedi's Profile
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