Liz &
Christina Woolley – Sister Summer (Independent)
Siblings Liz and Christina Woolley have been singing
together since they were children, and “Sister Summer”, a collection of
old-timey, classic country, folk and bluegrass duets, is their debut commercial
release.
Liz Woolley is a veteran of several jazz, country and
bluegrass groups, she writes songs, sings, plays mandolin and a mean jazz
piano. She’s toured extensively and featured on a number of recordings. Little
sister Christina is a relative newcomer, and perhaps that’s the reason they
bring a fresh and innovative feel to their music.
Like all the best sibling groups, the music they make
and the songs they sing together sound completely and utterly natural. Their
voices blend beautifully and their rootsy, family friendly material makes a
perfect match. “Sister Summer” begins with the charming “Come Again Another Day”. The arrangement is upbeat and
quirky, and we’re introduced to some quite captivating harmony singing.
“Combination” is
equally enticing, and the composition and feel of the song might have
originated over half a century ago. “The Drifter”
is a song written for the Zac Efron movie
"The Lucky One", and it’s a slow and understated number, but
goodness, their voices sound pristine. It’s probably the finest, purest vocal
performance on the record, and that’s saying something.
Simon M.
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