Kinzli

CD - Going Just To Be Going

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'Going Just To Be Going' is extremely fascinating stuff and Kinzli definitely has a unique and noticeable way about her. South Korean born Kinzli Coffman's way is somewhat eclectic but generally tends towards jazz/folk. Her unusual way is not only very, very listenable but also bordering on compulsive. Think the jazzy folk of Joni Mitchell, add the unusual vocal delivery of Melanie (of 'Brand New Key' and 'Ruby Tuesday' fame), carefully drop in some Eddi Reader and liberally sprinkle in a touch of Antony And The Johnsons originality and you'll start to get the Kinzli picture.

'Going Just To Be Going' is a beautifully rounded and polished piece of work. Kinzli has an amazingly sensual voice with a natural vibrato and crystal clear delivery. Her writing is nothing short of pure musical poetry set to inspired, genre-challenging music. Her songs that slip effortlessly in and out of nu-jazz are up-lifting and cleverly tantalising; fresh sounding, vibrant and stunningly different!

Kinzli certainly keeps the listener guessing as she skips brightly and lightly through this impressive set of twelve stunning songs. Eclectic - certainly. Varied - most definitely. Challenging - well yes, but never to the detriment of the album as a whole. Her arrangements are open and accessible allowing all the beautiful and subtle instrumental nuances to enhance rather than detract from her great writing and massively impressive voice. This is a very impressive and extremely likeable piece of work. Kinzli's got a way about her that's radio friendly and refreshingly memorable; given the right sort of exposure and air play I could easily see Kinzli opening a few eyes and ears to her infectious musical way. Just like a few years ago when Terry Wogan championed the late, great Eva Cassidy on Radio 2, I can see someone with influence and passion championing this new and wondrous performer - Kinzli!!

'Going Just To Be Going' by the gifted Kinzli is more than a bit special - Kinzli's whole approach to her craft is bold and adventurous but classy and totally compelling. Although pushing at genre boundaries, the eclectic nature of her work provides a great safety net and opens up whole new musical horizons. Kinzli's an exceptional artist and this is an exceptional album!

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