Kelley Johnson - Something Good

Vocalist Kelley Johnson's glistening sound stands out for its emphatic clarity and direct delivery. On Something Good, her 5th recording, Kelleypresents songs as soundscapes, from lesser-heard repertoire such as Sondheim's Anyone Can Whistle, or The Carpenters' Goodbye to Love, toreimaginings of golden standards, Cole Porter's You Do Something to Me, or Unforgettable. With inventive arrangements by Johnson and JohnHansen, her pianist of the last two decades, her band of Hansen, bassist Michael Glynn, NY drummer Kendrick Scott and special guest, Jay Thomas,delivers a fresh outlook, adding depth and expansiveness to this already substantial musical collection.

Kelley Johnson pulls the blues out of thin air. The deep feeling with which she interprets guarantees a profound reception. It's genuine. Johnson is a true communicator. - All About Jazz.

...wisps of Carmen McRae's ginger snap, Betty Carter's yawning reach, Anita O'Day's feline purr and Nancy Wilson's crystalline enunciation...justtune in to her sailing, buoyant rhythm section and her bright, eminently convincing musicianship. DOWNBEAT