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With a clutch of 'best vocalist' awards to her name plus plaudits aplenty, Clare Teal is surely now established. Paradisi Carousel is her seventh album, the second since her Sony contract garnered publicity as the most lucrative ever for a British jazz singer. In light of that, it may be no surprise that the music here is as much pop as it is jazz; indeed, Teal herself cites Burt Bacharach, Dusty Springfield and The Carpenters as points of comparison. And rightly so; on the opener, 'Baby, I'm Coming Home', Teal's phrasing and intonations sound uncannily like Karen Carpenter.
On this evidence, Teal's voice is heard to best effect on ballads and songs laden with emotion, being perfect to express a sense of loss and yearning as on 'Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying'. While she easily handles a more bombastic brass-driven arrangement like 'Breakout' - which doubtless goes down a storm in concert - its relative lack of emotion does not play to her strengths. The four Teal originals included here demonstrate her growing prowess as a songwriter, and suggest that she writes material ideally suited to those strengths, with the title track and 'Stay With Me' being particularly strong.
Teal is renowned for cover versions that reinvent the original - witness her earlier radical rethinking of The Mamas and the Papas' 'California Dreaming'. Here, she does something similar with The Four Tops classic 'Reach Out (I'll Be There)', slowing it down dramatically and changing the mood from one of joyous celebration to hopeful longing. By comparison, her version of Pentangle's 'Light Flight' stays very close to the original; with its complex rhythms, it allows Teal to demonstrate her vocal technique, but this version doesn't establish its own identity.
Existing fans of Teal are likely to be more than satisfied with this album. It may also appeal to the burgeoning audience for pop-jazz singers such as Norah Jones and Corinne Bailey Rae. --John Eyles
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Album Description
Paradisi Carousel takes Clare in a new direction, whilst
honouring her jazz back-ground, she has evolved musically to reveal a
wealth of hidden riches. The new album sits confidently alongside those of
Norah Jones, Corinne Bailey Rae and Madeleine Peyroux.
honouring her jazz back-ground, she has evolved musically to reveal a
wealth of hidden riches. The new album sits confidently alongside those of
Norah Jones, Corinne Bailey Rae and Madeleine Peyroux.
Clare's USP is that she is not only a stunning singer, but an accomplished
songwriter, a great wit, a presenter, a columnist and one of the only true
all-round performers in the UK today.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
What a stunning album from Clare. I saw her live at Bloomsbury earlier this Month & although it was more middle of road show she is still an exceptional talent.
The covers of Reach out & Don't let the sun were awsome plus her own songs were outstanding.
I think this is a more interesting, diverse album than A Road less Travelled which after a while I found a little bit repetative, but Paradiso has everything. There will be true fans who will find this album straying away from her Jazz roots but I say good for you Clare & may you attract new fans who appreciate your very versitile style.
The covers of Reach out & Don't let the sun were awsome plus her own songs were outstanding.
I think this is a more interesting, diverse album than A Road less Travelled which after a while I found a little bit repetative, but Paradiso has everything. There will be true fans who will find this album straying away from her Jazz roots but I say good for you Clare & may you attract new fans who appreciate your very versitile style.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I would not nornally write in about a C.D. But I saw Clare Teal Live in London recently and was blown away .I didnt think that the C.D would stand up to her live performance, but how wrong was I .I've played it non stop in my car A PERFECT SUMMER C.D
Off to see her on the 10th June at Bourenmouth
Check her out.............
Dickie
Off to see her on the 10th June at Bourenmouth
Check her out.............
Dickie
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Clare's latest album is less jazz-tinged and more contemporary in approach with some emphasis on five of her own co-written numbers which have melodic flair with BABY, I'M COMING HOME and MISSING YOU aided by backing chorus while the album's title song has an appealing guitar backing. Looking back, there's DON'T LET THE SUN CATCH YOU CRYING -originally a 1964 hit for Liverpool's Gerry and the Pacemakers and The Four Tops 1966 Motown best-seller REACH OUT (I'LL BE THERE) which have now been reinvented as tasteful ballads. The lovely Fran Landesman/Simon Wallace stunner WHAT LOVE KNOWS makes perfect material for Clare's emotive style and I also liked the cha-cha rhythms of ALONE WITH YOU; the soaring and free-wheeling delight LIGHT FLIGHT and the more energetic pacing of BREAKOUT. Clare's voice is never less than brilliant throughout and I award full marks to her musicians and the sparkling arrangements also.
Whilst this album may not wholly satisfy those who prefer her jazz style, I am of the opinion this expanded range of material will broaden Clare's fan-base considerably, with repeat plays certainly gaining kudos for the album's production values and allowing the songs to become familiar and meaningful.
Whilst this album may not wholly satisfy those who prefer her jazz style, I am of the opinion this expanded range of material will broaden Clare's fan-base considerably, with repeat plays certainly gaining kudos for the album's production values and allowing the songs to become familiar and meaningful.
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Simply STUNNING!
First off I'll confess that I've already heard Clare Teal's most recent album "Get Happy" which is played time and again and, on the strength of that, I bought the rest of Clare's... Read more
Published 17 months ago by G. Brookes
Buy it, buy it now!
I just never go around to getting this album - now I have, why on earth did I leave it so long - it's fantastic! Read more
Published on 8 Jun 2009 by M. J. Grinter
Jazz at its best!
This is a wonderfully mellow album, so if you love jazz, then please give this a go - you won't be disappointed. There is a real mix of jazz numbers, all beautifully arranged. Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2008 by Jenness
Take a punt on this...
This was my first ever Clare Teal purchase. I doubt if it will be my last. If you use it as background music people will ask you who is singing. Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2008 by Big John
Lovely Summer Album
I have all Clare's albums and have reviewed most of them. I love the jazz stuff but I also love this new collection of Summery songs. Read more
Published on 11 July 2007 by David the Music Lover
Clare Teal, drifting away from her jazz roots.
If you enjoy Clare Teal because of her innovative treatment of jazz standards and the creativity of her self penned jazz songs then don't buy this CD. Read more
Published on 11 July 2007 by Lyndon Hughes
Long Awaited - Not Disappointed
Fabulous Voice - such a natural singer .. No strained notes at all .. A real pleasure to listen to .. Read more
Published on 28 Jun 2007 by Mrs. B. S. Kay
Drifting to the middle of the road
As a Clare Teal fan I have looked forward to the issue of this latest CD but have to admit to being very disappointed with the results. Read more
Published on 19 Jun 2007 by K. Harding
An easy, highly likable record.
My wife and I were very fortunate to catch Clare in concert last night at St George's in Bristol. Live, Clare and her band are very entertaining. Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2007 by K. K. Jakubczyk
One of the best!
Heard the title track on Michael Parkinson's radio show a few months ago and have been looking forward to the release of the album. Read more
Published on 27 May 2007 by SAS600
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