Until Tomorrow was Zara's first disc and reviewed within these pages in October 2011. It was and is a superb album and I'm pleased to say this follow up disc is equally brilliant if not better. With Gilles Peterson alongside Zara on the Production Line it had to be good and it is.
The songs are strong often in duo format with Max Luthart or Gavin Barras(bass); Peter Edwards (piano) plus items where she accompanies herself on guitar or piano. There are also band tracks with Binker Golding on tenor, Leron Thomas on trumpet, Andy Chapman on drums among others.
Whatever the combination, it works. The voice is appealing and gets to the heart of each song making the lyric felt as befits a singer/songwriter. A voice with a smoky timbre that tells of loves won and loves lost. A disc to listen to and reflect on the hopes and disappointments of St Valentines Day - or any day.
But it doesn't stop here!
Zara is at Sage Gateshead on THURSDAY - that's right - THURSDAY February 20. 8pm Hall Two. £11.50/£13.50.
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The CD is available on Brownwood Recordings.
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