Very interesting question. I think the instrument players will win out in most cases. Ella being a possible exception.
Of the two tunes you posted, I preferred the instrumental versions in both cases. I didn't think Lorez brought the required amount of passion to her performances.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Softly,_as_in_a_Morning_Sunrise
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqPzi99xOCM
I also think Billie did a much better job on Love Affair. She captured the feeling.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxSldEPISwo
The Wes clip was good, but I found it a little too long. They could have stopped long before they did. Didn't keep my attention.
The MJQ clip was, MJQ!! Have they ever been less than great??
Interesting comparison. Thanks.
Cheers
Of the two tunes you posted, I preferred the instrumental versions in both cases. I didn't think Lorez brought the required amount of passion to her performances.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Softly,_as_in_a_Morning_Sunrise
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqPzi99xOCM
I also think Billie did a much better job on Love Affair. She captured the feeling.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxSldEPISwo
The Wes clip was good, but I found it a little too long. They could have stopped long before they did. Didn't keep my attention.
The MJQ clip was, MJQ!! Have they ever been less than great??
Interesting comparison. Thanks.
Cheers