One of the greatest jazz singers in Canada, on this album Ranee Lee shows again why she is a national treasure. Recorded live by Frank Marino over two nights last November (I was actually at one of those shows) at Montreal's Upstairs Jazz Bar and Grill, Lee offers up 10 tracks penned by the likes of Miles Davis, Pat Metheny, James Taylor and herself (The Storm) that showcase Lee's expressive, old-school, Sarah Vaughan-style vocals and growth as an artist.

-Bugs Burnett

Now Available on iTunes:

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/ranee-lee-lives-upstairs/id312878521