This CD was a real joy to hear, from start to finish.

Cynthia Kaay Bennett has the greatest gift a jazz singer can have:  adaptability.  Whether she’s doing a tender ballad like “You Go To My Head”, a light swinger like “You Can Count On Me”, an uptempo burner like “Every Night Of The Week”, or a slyly clever piece like” Love By Number”, Miss Bennett shows a command of the material which leaves the listener in no doubt that she “gets it”.  It’s not just a question of a lovely voice or excellent pitch (although she possesses both) but an understanding of each song on its own merit, and a willingness to adapt herself to the music, rather than attempting to do the reverse.

There’s something for everyone on this CD, even though she keeps it all Straight Ahead.  And in the last analysis, that’s the best thing you can say about any jazz recording artist.

John Segers,
Music Director
WUCF-FM Orlando 89.9
Jazz & More