Elaine Lucia Sings

Alluring at times; boisterous, bouncy and engaging at others. Funny, witty, delicate and eloquent, but always – always – classy and thoroughly professional. And she can sing! Oh my, can she sing!

These are but a few cuts from an album full of pleasant surprises. Elaine Lucia’s ballad style would make angels weep with joy and her interpretive powers on the other selections are pure vocal artistry. 5 Stars

Any successful singer needs a backing band that swings and this backing band does: Jonathan Alford on piano, Pierre Archain on bass, Alan Hall on drums, Gerry Grosz on vibes and Randy Vincent on guitar.

Let’s Live Again is a wonderful record with a classy, jazzy feel. A true artist...one of the first things that spring to mind when listening to Lucia’s latest is just how flexible a vocalist she is. Her voice is delicate yet strong, high and yet earthy, clear and yet textured.

What is apparent is Lucia’s very strong vocal talent. Throughout this album, Let’s Live Again is could be a sister piece in the library of the Shearing Quintets of the 1950s. Mr. Shearing, if you read this, take note.

Add to that a splash of pixie-ish playfulness and a sassy demeanor, with undertones of passion, pathos and pain, mix well, combine with three or four accomplished back-up musicians and it all adds up to a wonderful couple of hours of evening’s entertainment.