Australian vocalist Michelle Nicolle’s 11th album, The Silent Wish, is a testament to her evolution as a jazz vocalist, marking her first release in the U.S. This acoustic collaboration with guitarist Larry Koonse showcases an extraordinary interplay between voice and instrument, resulting in a work of profound subtlety and exquisite craftsmanship. Both Nicolle and Koonse, […]
Australian vocalist Michelle Nicolle’s 11th album, The Silent Wish, is a testament to her evolution as a jazz vocalist, marking her first release in the U.S. This acoustic collaboration with guitarist Larry Koonse showcases an extraordinary interplay between voice and instrument, resulting in a work of profound subtlety and exquisite craftsmanship. Both Nicolle and Koonse, as composers and arrangers, embrace a remarkable artistic vulnerability, allowing the raw fragility of the voice and guitar to shine through. The album offers a fresh perspective on jazz standards and original compositions, highlighting Nicolle’s singular interpretative approach and Koonse’s masterful guitar work.
