Half the Perfect World (Updated)

Madeleine Peyroux's new album, "Half the Perfect World", is pitch-perfect in my book. It's the Nina Simone-esque piano work that sets it all off just right. The title track is just incredible - imagine Billie Holiday backed up by Nina Simone's piano and Stan Getz's sax.

Here's "I'm All Right" from the new album:



Update: You can listen to tracks from the album on her web site. Just click on "media", then on the "Half the Perfect World" album cover. I highly suggest the title track.

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