Acman, I can't thank you enough for introducing me to "Lisa Simone". The most fortunate thing about that link you presented, was the fact that it gave me the opportunity to see Lisa Simone several times without changing anything. What impressed me most was her "naturalness"; she made no effort to sound like anybody else but "Lisa Simone".
Her bio says she served in the United States Air Force as an engineering assistant; that's a most admiral beginning. After that she became an actress, she was in St. Louis at The Muny in the Summer of 2006 as "Aida". The opening of "The Muny" was an event I looked forward to when I lived in the city.
Lisa Simone is a natural vocalist with a unique individuality that will take her far; other than the name, there is no similarity between her style and her mothers; Lisa Simone is her own woman with a lot of spirit, her vocals was just what I needed to hear, and her inner confidence is just what she needs to succeed.
It takes a lot of confidence to sing with these three woman and hold your own;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7R_Qk1AN5S4
Lisa Simone, Lizz Wright, Dianne Reeves, and Angelique Kidjo; four woman not afraid to display their femininity. "Sweet Thang" was my favorite lady, as sung by Lisa Simone. I had to play that one twice.
The second time around I heard Lizz Wright like I had never heard her before; her voice is dripping with dark chocalate; I've got to get more.
In my last post about Nina Simone, I only focused on her piano; this song encompasses the raw power of "Nina Simone", I could feel her spirit as I listened.