Wild Women Dont Have The Blues

Description

The first time Nat Hentoff, founder of Candid, heard Harrow sing, he immediately decided that if he ever created his own label, he should record an album with her. Both of his dreams came true, giving birth to a vocal jazz album as captivating as anything you can hear. Despite its accessibility, it also showcases Harrow’s unique style. One of the few singers of her generation not to have imitated the voices of the icons who came before her. When the Washington Post reviewed this album, it was spot on about several points regarding 'Wild Women Don't Have the Blues' and Nancy Harrow herself: “She sings for pleasure, not to be glamorous, nor to criticize our musicians, but simply because she has a feeling she wants to convey. Repeated listening confirms it: her long, strong phrases, the ironic power of her restrained emotions, the stripped-down and supple timbre of her voice, straight as the keel of a clipper. And I say that here we have something rare: a woman who has made grand what is common to us all. I think that’s what is called art.” After this album, Harrow took a 12-year break to raise her children (including Damon Krukowski of Galaxie 500) before reappearing on the jazz scene, even more acclaimed. This reissue finally gives her debut the chance it has always deserved to find its place in the collections of aficionados and casual listeners alike.