In The Indigo is the debut album by jazz singer Nancy Harms. The Minnesota native has been singing since the age of four, but she was not exposed to jazz until her college years. Her delayed jazz education did nothing to hinder her ability to croon like the classic jazz divas. Her voice falls somewhere between the smooth quality of Jane Monheit and the interesting inflection of Madeleine Peyroux.
In The Indigo features a selection of originals and a wide variety of covers. Nancy successfully tackles classics like “Bye Bye Blackbird,” “On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever),” and “Cry Me A River.” Most notably, she transforms the bland John Mayer tune “Great Indoors” into a sultry jazz ballad. Her warm, lovely voice can apparently make any song beautiful.
I was not granted permission to share an mp3, but you can hear samples at the links below.
