German pianist and vocalist Uschi Brüning has spent decades exploring the outer reaches of jazz expression. On Enfant, recorded in 1995, she demonstrates complete command of both instrument and voice, moving between standards like My Funny Valentine and inventive original compositions. The approach is contemporary free jazz—spacious, unpredictable, always in conversation with acoustic piano. Brüning's voice ranges from lyrical to exploratory, never precious, always purposeful. Her accompanists respond with sensitivity and invention, creating an album that feels like a series of candid musical conversations. This is quietly essential listening for those who appreciate adventurous jazz sung with intelligence and restraint.