Product Description Carmen Lundy's 10th CD release features 11 new and original songs and a standout arrangement of Nature Boy. Her rock solid core band of stellar musicians features Anthony Wonsey on piano, Curtis Lundy on bass, Jason Evan Brown on drums, Mayra Casales on percussion and Lage Lund on guitar, plus very special guests Geri Allen on piano and keyboards, Steve Turre on trombone and conch shells, Lori Andrews on harp, Machan lending support vocals and a kid's choir on a new studio version of Afrasia! Review Carmen Lundy's follow-up recording to her extraordinary Jazz and the New Songbook: Live at the Madrid is a studio effort emphasizing her compositions co-written by various others. As her credentials as one of the premier present-day jazz vocalists grow, she retains a solidly grounded and supple voice coupled with her direct and vibrant presence on the 2000s scene. Her flexible, vivacious, and clear voice is evident to anyone who pays close attention. What Lundy does that sets her apart is tackle the challenge of creating an ambitious book of songs that go beyond convention while still retaining a contemporary feel without being overproduced. Accompanists are chosen for their taste level and ability to lift Lundy's spirits -- pianist Anthony Wonsey and guitarist Lage Lund loom large on this list. This sense of collaboration, from the songwriting to the instrumental arrangements, lifts the music to a lofty artistic level. These are not just songs of love, for or not for me me me, while the variety of sounds and styles tell you Lundy is truly thinking about how to change things up. In the more modern traditionalist jazz sense, Gossip is a hot, quick, quirky be-bopper, but that's about it. Modalities are explored in the free float to 6/8 to expansive scat and lyric of Lost in San Rafael, the John Coltrane like easy and carefree Walking Code Blue, and the low key, pensive 5/4 chart of the standard Nature Boy. In a more now-than-then style, the clock timed rhythm of the title cut, or the funky and electric inserts of Lil' Lu, which approach but never cross the line into a commercialized pop arena. Lundy also embraces Brazilian and Portuguese lyric elements, essential Afro-Cuban to Asian rhythms, a children's song, a New Year's wish, and a wedding vow tune. Something Happened Today, in duet with pianist Geri Allen, is the most personal statement on the disc, a spirit song of realization and transformation. Lundy's star continues to rise, and this CD is further evidence of that steady ascension. --Michael G. Nastos, AllMusic.comCome Home is Carmen Lundy's amazing follow up to her exceptional recording titled Jazz and the New Songbook: Live at the Madrid. The set features 12 songs written or co-written by Lundy with the exception of Nature Boy. Among her brilliant accompanists are bassist Curtis Lundy, Geri Allen on piano, Lori Andrews on harp, Jason Evan Brown on drums, Anthony Wonsey on piano and Fender Rhodes, Lage Lund on guitar, Mayra Casales on percussion and support vocals, Machan on support vocals and Steve Turre on conch shells and trombone. Carmen Lundy's vocal rendition of Nature Boy is like the classic combination of fine wine and great music. Her melodic resonance, her tonality and the superior quality of her voice surrounded by an ensemble of talented musicians working as one is simply exceptional. Lundy realizes that much of her success relies on her art of collaboration and that is why her sets always ring true with outstanding artistic creations. Pianist Anthony Wonsey's customized comping on Come Home is the descriptive prose that livens the superb lyrics of this song. Further into the set pianist Geri Allen is uncompromising with her expressive power and lends this beauty to Lundy's dramatic vocals. Together, Allen and Lundy re-design the controversial and family-oriented themes they brilliantly present on My Wedding Vow, and Something Happened Today. Lil Lu, and of course the all-encompassing Gossip are also stellar examples of Lundy's flair for creative phrasings and telling an interesting story. Come Home is another superb documentation of Carmen Lundy's keen sense of the vitality and power of her music. It will move her devout listeners and her new audiences in the same way that her previous poetic lyrics and expressive music brought the meaning of each song into focus. Buy Come Home today. --Paula Edelstein, Sounds of Timeless Jazz