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For those with long memories, Debby Boone's name will be synonymous with the monster '70s hit "You Light Up My Life." Reflections of Rosemary, however, represents a different Boone, someone who's lived a second life on Broadway in productions of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and The Sound of Music. In a broader sense, Boone's bid as a jazz singer makes perfect sense in the wake of Diana Krall and Norah Jones. Boone even offers a version of Hank Williams' "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry," a song that reminds one of Jones' take on "Cold, Cold Heart" on Come Away With Me. If all three singers seem something of a throwback to say, Rosemary Clooney, then that's just fine with contemporary listeners. Reflections of Rosemary is well sung and tasteful, and should quickly find its place on mainstream jazz's heavy rotation play lists. The accompaniment is light on songs like "Blue Skies" and "I'll Be Home," allowing Boone's voice to take center stage. On "Mood Indigo," however, she's joined on the chorus by her three sisters for some stunning, Manhattan Transfer-style harmony, and "You're Gonna Hear from Me" is backed by a big band. Boone also borrows a couple of Clooney favorites from Frank Sinatra, "It Never Entered My Mind/In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning," and Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn's "Time After Time." Reflections of Rosemary lives up to its title by offering a quietly reflective group of songs recalling a great jazz voice. ~ Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr.
Personnel: Debby Boone (vocals); Rosemary Clooney (vocals); John Pizzarelli, Jim Fox (guitar); Armen Ksadjikian (cello); Gary Foster (clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Dan Higgins, Scott Hamilton (tenor saxophone); Warren Luening (trumpet, flugelhorn); John Oddo (piano); Chuck Berghofer (bass instrument); Gregg Field (drums); Daniel Greco (percussion); Cherry O'Neill, Lindy Michaelis, Laury Browning (background vocals).
JazzTimes (p.116) - "[I]t is Oddo's controlled comping, plus tasteful statements form tenor Scott Hamilton and guitarist John Pizzarelli, that makes the album such a pleasant surprise." Reflections Of Rosemary Music | List Price | $11.98 (You save $2.43) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Jazz CDs, Gospel, Easy Listening, Vocal, Christian, Contemporary Blues, Contemporary Christian Music, Tributes | | Label | Concord | | Orig Year | 2005 | | All Time Sales Rank |  65656  | | CD Universe Part number | 6840666 | | Catalog number | 2285 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Apr 26, 2005 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Allen Sviridoff | | Engineer | Seth Presant; Leslie Ann Jones | | Personnel | Dan Higgins
Gary Foster - clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
Warren Luening - trumpet, flugelhorn
Jim Fox - guitar
Gregg Field - drums
Armen Ksadjikian - cello
Chuck Berghofer - bass instrument
John Oddo - piano
Daniel Greco - percussion
Debby Boone - vocals
Cherry O'Neill
Laury Browning - background vocals
Lindy Michaelis
Also: Rosemary Clooney, John Pizzarelli, Scott Hamilton, Rosemary Clooney |
Debby Boone Reflections Of Rosemary Songs Reflections Of Rosemary Music Review Average Rating: (4.6 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews WELCOME BACK DEBBY! I'VE MISSED YOU!
Well, it's been about 10 years or more since Ms. Boone has recorded a new CD. I have been a fan of hers ever since "You Light Up My Life." I was blessed to see her perform at the Traverse City, Michigan, Cherry Festival in July of 1978. (I think that was the year.)
Ms. Boone recorded several Christian CDs which I have always treasured. When she stopped doing that, I feared we would never hear from her again. But WOW what a comeback this album is. Bravo, Debby!
I wish they had used a prettier picture for the album cover because Ms. Boone is very lovely at 48 years old. But about the CD... it's a remarkable feat for Ms. Boone that she really reminds me of Linda Ronstadt when Linda sang torch songs! I love "I'll Be Home," "I'm so Lonesome I Could Cry," "It Never Entered my Mind," and all the rest. I just read online that Ms. Boone inherited all of the music from her mother-in-law, Rosemary Clooney. So I really hope that this CD is just the first of many more to come! Bravo again!
Submitted by tcfoxy (Traverse City, Michigan) 
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Debby BOONE ŕ very big artist of Jazz...
I heard Debby BOONE since récement PARIS by Internet on BATTERY RADIO (ACCU RADIO in US)!Admirer of Diana KRALL whom I heard and saw on scene(stages) in FRANCE several times.I was surprised hearing Debby BOONE with Rosemary CLOONEY because by many things in commun.Debby BOONE is a very beautiful artist whith a very big talent. Little known in FRANCE he would be very interressant to hear on a scene big in PARIS in 2006-2007 with a Jazz band?Excuse me , but le langage US is very difficult for me!
Submitted by jacquesjarry (PARIS FRANCE)
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One of the best albums I have heard in ages. Debby's voice has improved significantly with age, and her sensitivity shines through on each and every song. SIMPLY FANTASTIC!!! Should have been a MAJOR HIT!
Submitted by mistercarter2u (Richmond, VA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Brilliant Debby!
It is so good to hear a new album by Debby Boone after which seems like an eternity. Her voice is just as - if not better - than when I first heard her sing "You Light Up My Life". The album itself is brilliant 'mood' music and shows us again what a brilliantly talented singer Debby is. True music worth taking the time to listen to - especially in those quiet times.
Submitted by pegasusmt (Auckland, NZ)
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A charming, heartfelt tribute. Ms. Boone seems at home with a jazz backing, and it sounds pleasing -- but she really is a pop stylist who has some understanding of jazz. Hell, she's Clooney's daughter-in-law... something rubbed off!
Submitted by Chopsie (Columbia, SC)
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