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Clive Davis, The Sunday Times
"...one of our finest singers, regardless of category,"
"Her voice, the music, the arrangements, celebrate life; friendship, love, family, relationships; in it's perfect, and not so perfect, moments. It Happens Quiety is one of the perfect moments."
"A seriously good album, beautifully sung and written and superbly played."
"Her voice, the music, the arrangements, celebrate life; friendship, love, family, relationships; in it's perfect, and not so perfect, moments. It Happens Quiety is one of the perfect moments."
"A seriously good album, beautifully sung and written and superbly played."
Sunday Times Culture
"..Dankworth possesses a rare purity of tone."
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Jacqui Dankworth is the daughter of Johnny Dankworth and Cleo Laine and without too much fuss (given her lineage) she's now regarded as one of the UK's premier jazz voices and this new 12 tracker won't do that reputation any harm at all.
Jacqui has made the aptly-titled album as homage to her father.
He died in February 2010, but despite his failing health he worked on the arrangements and contributed two songs - the haunting title cut and 'The Man'. For the latter, producer Tony Platt inserted a sax solo which John had recorded some years ago and it perfectly matches the key and tempo Jacqui uses on the song.
In essence, it's Sir John's last performance on record.
Though 'The Man' and 'It Happens Quietly' are "new" songs they dovetail beautifully with the rest of the material - standards all.
Jacqui eschews all flamboyance and allows her purity of tone to underline the classic beauty of material like 'A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square', 'At Last', 'I'm Glad There's You' and 'The Folks who Live On The Hill'.
Throughout she's supported by some stellar performances - notably from her bassist brother, Alec, and sax man Tim Garland.
The live strings (contracted by Sally Herbert) add just the right amount of elegance and refinement and the package is completed with some touching, personal notes from Rod Argent.
It's clear that the Dankworth dynasty is entering a new phase. B. Buckley
Jacqui has made the aptly-titled album as homage to her father.
He died in February 2010, but despite his failing health he worked on the arrangements and contributed two songs - the haunting title cut and 'The Man'. For the latter, producer Tony Platt inserted a sax solo which John had recorded some years ago and it perfectly matches the key and tempo Jacqui uses on the song.
In essence, it's Sir John's last performance on record.
Though 'The Man' and 'It Happens Quietly' are "new" songs they dovetail beautifully with the rest of the material - standards all.
Jacqui eschews all flamboyance and allows her purity of tone to underline the classic beauty of material like 'A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square', 'At Last', 'I'm Glad There's You' and 'The Folks who Live On The Hill'.
Throughout she's supported by some stellar performances - notably from her bassist brother, Alec, and sax man Tim Garland.
The live strings (contracted by Sally Herbert) add just the right amount of elegance and refinement and the package is completed with some touching, personal notes from Rod Argent.
It's clear that the Dankworth dynasty is entering a new phase. B. Buckley
10 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album is truly one of the finest and most beautiful pieces of work I've ever set my ears on.
Could the album have a more apt title? "It Happens Quietly" is an exact reflection of the power Jacqui Dankworth's voice and style- not overplayed or overdone, but beautifully and calmly executing each number with crisp, emotive perfection and gorgeously exposed and humane resonance.
It's been a long time coming, but Dankworth teams up with her father on this album- and the effect is brilliant because his style and class through each track's arrangement is impenetrable; and the combination between his wonderful musicianship and her fabulous vocal abilities make a perfect match.
This collection of songs is a romantic collection of superb calmness and epic gentleness- this album beautifully lilts along with excellent sensuality, and a particular favourite of mine is the track "In The Still Of The Night"- with Latin inspired drums tingling the melody of a flowing guitar riff- it is to die for! Her reinterpretation of "Blame It On My Youth" is wonderful- stripped back and delicate and wonderful- I adore it.
I hugely recommend this album- its of exceptional quality; wonderful musicianship, fabulous vocals and great arrangements- it really is one of the most outstanding albums of the year!
Could the album have a more apt title? "It Happens Quietly" is an exact reflection of the power Jacqui Dankworth's voice and style- not overplayed or overdone, but beautifully and calmly executing each number with crisp, emotive perfection and gorgeously exposed and humane resonance.
It's been a long time coming, but Dankworth teams up with her father on this album- and the effect is brilliant because his style and class through each track's arrangement is impenetrable; and the combination between his wonderful musicianship and her fabulous vocal abilities make a perfect match.
This collection of songs is a romantic collection of superb calmness and epic gentleness- this album beautifully lilts along with excellent sensuality, and a particular favourite of mine is the track "In The Still Of The Night"- with Latin inspired drums tingling the melody of a flowing guitar riff- it is to die for! Her reinterpretation of "Blame It On My Youth" is wonderful- stripped back and delicate and wonderful- I adore it.
I hugely recommend this album- its of exceptional quality; wonderful musicianship, fabulous vocals and great arrangements- it really is one of the most outstanding albums of the year!
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Jacqui Dankworth has matured into a great singer.
Pefect pitch, articulation , and soul- pleasure to hear these songs sung with such sensitivity - every word phrased perfectly. Surrounded by a bunch of UK's best jazz musicians - you should not fail to like this one.....
Pefect pitch, articulation , and soul- pleasure to hear these songs sung with such sensitivity - every word phrased perfectly. Surrounded by a bunch of UK's best jazz musicians - you should not fail to like this one.....
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Beautiful
Jacqui has a lovely voice-this is a great album if you are a lover of the easy listening genre. I had not heard her sing before but somehow guessed that with such wonderfully... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Francis Webber
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I was pleased with the recording, it's the first I have by Jacqui, although I have been a life long admirer of her Mother. Read more
Published 7 months ago by sheila
Excellent
When I first listened to this album, I forced myself not to compare Jacqui to her Mum Cleo Laine. Am I glad I did. This is a real artist in her own right. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Aremess
A Box of Delights
Combine wonderful voice control with beautiful songs, season with the "Dankworth magic" and you end up with an exciting, soothing album of bliss. Yes I loved it!!!
Published 8 months ago by John36
Pleased
Was very pleased with this purchase, great voice and didn't disappoint. It is my first CD of Jacqui Dankworth and I look forward to purchasing another.
Published 8 months ago by Firebird.annie
Jacqui gets ever better
I've heard Jacqui live and she's fabulous. On this CD she sounds so mature, so smooth and so at home with the material that its difficult to believe the sad fact of her Father's... Read more
Published 8 months ago by CD don
It Happens Quietly
This is a fantastic CD with all the sensitivity that Jacqui can muster. The lovely touches are to hear her Dad's voice (Sir John Dankworth) to whom the CD is dedicated count her... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Anne
A bit too quietly?
This is a very different album to this singer's previous recordings. Very much a tribute to her late father (and absolutely nothing wrong with that), Jacqui sings a selection of... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Amsburian
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