Vocalist Jacqui Naylor has some dreams worth chasing though they\u2019ve taken a while to catch. Why? Her latest release titled Lucky Girl is a project that Naylor\u2019s fans had the honor to vote on and select the songs that would be included on the recording. The result is the 15-track disc that includes nine-original Naylor compositions and finds her deep in six fresh covers of such songs as The Indigo Girl\u2019s inspired \u201cDreamin\u2019 Prayin\u2019 Wishin\u2019,\u201d \u201cOnly Love Can Break Your Heart,\u201d the Gamble\/Huff hit made famous by Teddy Pendergrass titled \u201cClose The Door,\u201d and Wes Montgomery\u2019s infused \u201cSunshine and Rain.\u201d <\/p>\n
However, of all the songs included on this recording, her priceless renditions of Roger & Hammerstein\u2019s \u201cSurrey With The Fringe On Top\u201d that she artfully arranged over George Benson\u2019s hit titled \u201cBreezin\u2019,\u201d and her funked-up, Prince-styled, arrangement of \u201cAngel Eyes,\u201d really stand out. Naylor\u2019s seamless arrangements blends so well that you hardly remember the song\u2019s original music. Jacqui Naylor has a great voice that captures multiple ranges, but it\u2019s the alto essence of her beautiful arrangements that can be experienced on \u201cSince I Love You,\u201d \u201cMoon River,\u201d and \u201cClose The Door,\u201d that captivates the listener and makes her a stand-out among her peers.<\/p>\n
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