East West, 1991
also by Stina Nordenstam:
see also... Anja Garbarek
Debut album by the astonishingly squeaky-voiced Swedish singer songwriter. The songs are gently arranged on acoustics, with jazzy tinges. Ranges not very widely, from the drippy ("I'll Be Cryin' For You") to haunting a cappella vocal harmonies ("A Walk in the Park"). Pleasant stuff overall, but the follow up And She Closed Her Eyes is more inspired and individual.
July 22, 2003