Right Beside Me

"Come on, girl, come over here and sit by me on this piano bench and listen to what I have to tell you." And tell she does. She's mourning, she's playing tough, she's still in church. That clear and sultry voice wafts over whatever she sings about. I love hearing Shooter and Waylon and Tony Joe White and Herndon and Was and...

It truely merits 10 Stars!

I read a review of this CD before it came out and I couldn't wait to get it. As soon as it became available, I bought it. It was the best purchase I have made all year. I fell in love with this CD. It has become one of my favorites. I love the richness of the music and lyrics. It touches you somewhere where you don't want to acknowledge but when you're there, it's magic. You smile, cry and enjoy Jessi's voice. I too, rushed out and bought her other CD and enjoy that as well. I never tire of listening to this beautiful music. I love all the songs including the duets with Ray Herndon. He has a beautiful voice that compliments Ms. Colter's to a "T." What amazes me is that she has not had a CD in such a long time! I hope this is just the beginning. If you love music, period, you will love this CD. Bravo to everyone who took part in this CD, the writing, singing, arrangements, etc., etc., etc.! The cello in several of the songs was just masterful. The only question I have, is why don't they play any of these songs on the radio? Well, that's their loss not mine. Again, this was an awsome surprise.

Fine As Old Wine

Hey, there's music goin' on here. Jessi shows what a musician can do with a unique instrument. You keep waiting for her collapse into a missed, flat note or a maudlin sentiment, but save your breath - it ain't gonna happen, friend. Time has been very kind to Colter - and to her listeners - in the way it was kind to smokey blues artists that only got better with the creeks that add a delectable edge. Talent under the watchful eye of a producer that has what it takes to spotlight his charge is rare and wonderful. Thank you Mr. Was and Ms. Colter, and a special thanks to whomever the dickens put that cello in all those songs. Genius.