Kandace Springs – The Women Who raised Me | Album of the day 3rd April 2020

Singer and pianist Kandace Springs pays homage to the female artists that have shaped her musical journey on this twelve-track set of covers that includes collaborations from an array of talent including Christian McBride on the jaunty ‘Devil May Care’, Norah Jones on the smoky ‘Angel Eyes’ and David Sanborn on the sweeping, bluesy ‘I Put A Spell On You’ to mention but a few. The haunting ‘Strange Fruit’ is handled with respect, the gentle ‘Ex-Factor’ is a highlight as is the soaring ‘Pearls’ featuring trumpeter Avishai Cohen. Relaxed, warm and sophisticated from this constantly impressive artist.