Since her captivating debut in 2009, jazz vocalist Sylvia Brooks has displayed a gift for inhabiting different personas, with a subspecialty in film-noir inspired femmes fatale. On this – Signature (Rhombus Records) – her fourth album, she embraces the most challenging role of all, defining herself with a set of beautifully crafted original songs. Her evocative lyrics and emotionally direct delivery imbue the music with hard-won authenticity. Whether looking back with wry affection on her walk-on-the-wild-side youth or lamenting a lost love, Brooks brings bracing honesty and poise to the material.
The Ultimate Jazz Festival Guide: Everything You Need to Know for the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
For an unforgettable trip to the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the Jazz Festival Guide is your one-stop for planning. An important part of the jazz world to visit, Jazz Fest is known as the most legendary event, often referred to as just Jazz Fest,...