Allegra Levy - Cities Between Us

Burgeoning vocalist/composer/lyricist Allegra Levy grabbed attention of critics and public with her 2014 debut album 'Lonely City' on SteepleChase (SCCD33118). Allen Morrison of Downbeat remarked, Allegra Levy has a pleasing alto, a sultry delivery and a propensity to swing. Her debut album, Lonely City, is consistently engaging.Discovering a fresh, dynamic jazz voice is always a delight. When the singer proves an equally gifted songwriter, the pleasure is squared. Allegra Levy is one such double-barreled talent. - Christopher Loudon, JazzTimesHere on 'Cities Between Us', Allegra teamed-up with a powerhouse quintet and tells her stories in both contemporary and timeless fashion.Personnel: Allegra Levy (vocal), Kirk Knuffke (cornet), Stephen Riley (tenor saxophone), Carmen Staaf (piano), Jay Anderson (bass), Billy Drummond (drums)