Although she is little known outside of Detroit, Shahida Nurullah is a great jazz singer with a very strong and flexible voice. She has toured with Geri Allen, but the release of The Ruby and the Pearl is her biggest musical accomplishment to date. A subtle improviser who holds a lot back but can cut loose whenever she likes, Nurullah creates fresh versions of a variety of standards and also performs a few obscurities. Whether it is "Autumn in New York," "Star Eyes," a happy "I'm Putting All My Eggs in One Basket," or "The ...
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Although she is little known outside of Detroit, Shahida Nurullah is a great jazz singer with a very strong and flexible voice. She has toured with Geri Allen, but the release of The Ruby and the Pearl is her biggest musical accomplishment to date. A subtle improviser who holds a lot back but can cut loose whenever she likes, Nurullah creates fresh versions of a variety of standards and also performs a few obscurities. Whether it is "Autumn in New York," "Star Eyes," a happy "I'm Putting All My Eggs in One Basket," or "The Ruby and the Pearl," she is heard throughout this memorable set in top form. Her fine supporting cast includes Larry Nozero, who contributes excellent solos on alto and clarinet. A highly recommended effort, The Ruby and the Pearl shows that Shahida Nurullah deserves to be famous in the jazz world. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi
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