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- Summary: The latest full-length release for jazz artist Cecile McLorin Salvant features five originals as well as songs that range from the 12th century to covers of songs by Kate Bush, Gregory Porter and Sting.
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- Record Label: Nonesuch
- Genre(s): Jazz, Vocal, Cabaret, Modern Creative, Vocal Jazz, Contemporary Jazz Vocals, Straight-Ahead Jazz, French Chanson, Global Jazz
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Mar 28, 2023Apart from McLorin’s Salvant’s singular voice and compelling musical arrangements, it’s her courage and imagination for such heady projects that set her apart from any contemporary singer.
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Mar 28, 2023Whether it's with the themes of romantic heartbreak and bodily autonomy, or the global boundary-pushing musicality at play on Mélusine, Salvant's work is transcendent.
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Mar 28, 2023Yes, there are a lot of elements put together here. The thing is, this is not about juxtaposition. It’s about synthesis and transformation.
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MojoMar 28, 2023Melusine retains the intellectual curiosity of Salvant's jittery, questing catalogue. [May 2023, p.86]
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