Funded by a MacArthur Genius Grant the jazz singer and visual artist received in 2020, Ghost Song is Cécile McLorin Salvant’s first record in which she penned most of the songs, stretching the length of her stunning soprano to even greater depth. Still, the 2022 album mixes stilling versions of an eclectic group of favorites (Kate Bush’s “Wuthering Heights,” nods to The Wizard of Oz soundtrack). Whether tackling Broadway standards or originals onstage, the three-time Grammy winner delivers among the best contemporary vocal jazz performances.
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