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Betty Bryant: No Regrets
Bryant's CD opens with Tomas Gargano pumping his upright bass and Kenny Elliott setting the percussive rhythm, as her voice floats melodically atop on "Let Me Love You." The second time around, she adds her fluid piano accompaniment. The arrangement is clean, ear-catching and builds dramatically, leaving room for 
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Bryant's laidback, bluesy piano style compliments her voice in the most sensitive way, as on "Easy Street" and the title tune. Much like 
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Bryant proves she can swing on "It's A Wonderful World" and "I thought About You," using sexy little growls and seductive whispers on the latter. The light instrumental "B's Breeze," co-written by Bryant and Kyle, lends itself to an unobtrusive smooth jazz groove Like a soft wind, and features Kyle on flute, while Neal Hefti's popular "Lil' Darlin," promptly returns to Bryant's comfortable bluesy feel. "Night Sounds" is another Bryant original. Well-written, melodic and lyrically compact, it demonstrates one of her musical strongholds: her songwriting ability. Listening to Betty Bryant is an invitation to a seat around the piano bar, and an immersion in both her artistry and the perfectly enunciated lyrics of each song.
">Track Listing
Let Me Love You; Easy Street; No Regrets; Autumn Leaves; It's A Wonderful World; I Thought About you; B's Breeze; Lil' Darlin'; Pretty Women; Night Sounds; Be Anything, But Darling Be Mine; Early in the Mornin.'
Personnel
Betty Bryant
pianoBetty Bryant: piano, vocals; Tomas Gargano: bass; Kenny Elliott: drums; Robert Kyle: tenor saxophone, flute.
Album information
Title: No Regrets | Year Released: 2010 | Record Label: Mar Music
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