Kat Edmonson: Way Down Low

The delicately effortless quality of Kat Edmonson’s voice makes her sophomore album, Way Down Low, what could be considered easy listening, but its romantic, vintage sound warrants closer attention. Hints of Billie Holiday and a jazzier Feist make Edmonson’s songs feel familiar. From the more classic jazz-club piano in “I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times” to the Latin-influenced acoustic guitar and percussion in “What Else Can I Do,” Edmonson’s album has a degree of diversity, even with her classic voice staying true to its wistful style. The duet with Lyle Lovett on “Long Way Home” provides a nostalgic vocal...  read more