Essential Tension
Claudia Schmidt brings a sophisticated, intimate approach to jazz on Essential Tension. Her work balances vocal clarity with subtle interpretation, allowing songs to speak while her presence guides the listener through each moment. Recorded in 1991 for Red House Records, the album showcases her understanding of jazz phrasing and emotional restraint—no unnecessary flourish, just honest communication through music. The arrangements support rather than overwhelm, creating space for her nuanced delivery. Schmidt's approach sits in a lineage of jazz vocalists who value thoughtfulness over technical showmanship. For listeners who appreciate singers who listen as much as they perform, Essential Tension offers genuine artistic substance.
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Item Details+
| Genre | Jazz |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | Red House Records |
| Year | 1991 |
| Country | US |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
- Genre:
- Jazz
- Style:
- Label:
- Red House Records
- Country:
- US
- Year:
- 1991
- 1. Racer 5:10
- 2. Black Crow 3:37
- 3. Coming Clear 4:46
- 4. New Beltane Boogie 1:55
- 5. Gotta Get Down 2:33
- 6. Persephones Song 4:44
- 7. Right From The Start 2:46
- 8. Anniversary 4:12
- 9. Want To Shine 3:22
- 10. Visitor On Solstice Eve 4:21
- 11. Tired Of Going 3:54
- 12. Invitation To The Weep 3:54
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