James Spaulding

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Review by Jim Santella, All About Jazz
"... You can feel the memories returning."

Review by Michael P. Gladstone, All About Jazz
"The musical setting of It's A Good Thing is very much in the Basie tradition..."

Review by John Henry of Audiophile Audition
"A great Joe Williams/Billy Eckstine/Sinatra-type voice, with members of the Basie Band"


Jamie Davis - It's A Good Thing on CDHhotList
"Davis' voice is a pleasure to hear, a richly colored instrument with a nice, sharp edge, and the big band that accompanies him is top-notch."

Review by Keith "MuzikMan"
Hannaleck of ejazznews.com
"I would say with confidence that Davis has come up with something special here."


Review by Grady Harp on Amazon
"5 Stars "


Review by Trent Gardner of HipSolve Media
"I was simply too busy catching my breath from the wild ride."


Review by Joe Lang, Jersey Jazz Magazine
"Davis is a strong singer, with a voice that commands attention, and has an easy sense of swing."


Review by D. Oscar Groomes, O's Place Jazz Newsletter
"Jamie places his raspy baritone vocals in front of a big band bringing us showtime jazz!"


Review by Bruce Crowther on Swing2Bop.com
"This CD introduces to a wider world the popular San Francisco-based singer Jamie Davis."

Jazz Consumer Guide on The Village Voice
"Honorable Mention"


Robert J. Robbins reviews It's A Good Thing


Davis¡¦ Voice Hearkens Back to Lost Era

CD Review by George W. Carroll / The Musicians' Ombudsman
"The big band he's chosen for his project is as precise as it's intonation."


Jamie Davis - It's A Good Thing by Russ Musto
"Singing with an authoritative tone, impeccable diction and seemingly effortless swing, Davis has the kind of sound that will have listeners begging for more."


Review of "It's A Good Thing" by Scotty Barnhart
"...the richness and flexibility of his voice ... only seems to grow more perfect upon each listening."


It's a Good Thing liner notes by Neil Tesser of NPR

Making the Rounds article by Stella Heung Houston - Press Summaries