Cecile McLorin Salvant: 'If This Isn't Love,' Live On Soundcheck

Hear the full interview and performance here:

[beeshor]

I am just amazed at how terrific a singer this young lady is. She has the whole history of jazz wrapped up in her voice. I hear Sassy in her so very much!

[RickCornell]

For all that has been said so far about Cecile McLorin Salvant, I must add:  What a trio!!

[karenknight]

I traditionally love female jazz vocalists   -  i could listen to her for hours. I am in gratitude for being turned on to her....forever a fan

[bettysmallfelt]

Just when I thought all the great female jazz singers have died, along comes Cecile to save the day!

[geraldjoe]

The future (of Jazz) is bright!!!. Most refreshing....

[milanfreeman]

Saw her and Arron Diehl at the 2014 Detroit Jazz Festival. I must say I'm a die hearted Betty Cater devotee This young lady has it all range, control, and power in that voice.

[ezuc]

Cécile McLorin Salvant is an incredible talent!!

[paulinebaker]

Yes, WOW! So happy that this kind of music is still around and being reborn. This young woman is FANTASTIC!

[chezrhonel]

Very clear she has been schooled in the old masters of jazz but is definitely bringing  something new to the table! Great job!

[EllenRichardsonPhotography]

A secret, a secret,
I’ve got a little secret,
A secret, a secret,
A secret kind of secret

I’m achin’ for to shout it
To every daffodil,
And tell the world about it,
In fact, I think I will

If this isn’t love,
The whole world is crazy,
If this isn’t love,
I am daft as a daisy

With moons all around,
And cows jumping over
I’m bursting with bliss
And i’ll eat my hat if it isn’t love

I’m feeling like an apple on top of William Tell
From this I cannot grapple
Because, because,
You’re so adorable

If this isn’t love,
Then winter is summer,
If this isn’t love,
My heart needs a plumber,

I am riding on stars
I'm jumping on rainbows,
There’s something i’m missing,
I’ll kiss your hand if it isn’t love.

[paulnairn]

This is the most heavenly beautiful music!!!! I am so inlove with Cecile @ her trio! I wud gladly listen to just this track all day long.!! This is singing, playing @ communicating a level that is astonishing : I'm in heaven xxxx

[woutersmith]

One of, if not my all-time favorite CMS. Ms Salvant shows just how f'n brilliant she really is & the ensemble is sublime. Aaron Diehl must be right up there with the best, he is amazing.

[janiceday]

The whole band, absolutely brilliant.

[GemintheMud]

Such an expressive voice & an intelligent, interesting arrangement.

[lamouretlamusique]

I just read "Kind of New" in the the New Yorker and was sent this to listen to - just incredible. All of them are so talented - highlight of my day :)

[Usefulmusic]

My first hearing and, naturally, I started comparing. But she is incomparable; you can't compare an original.

[asterixky]

Just beautiful. Thank you. Thanks also to NPR for making me discover this jewel.

[stefer]

!!!! classical wow - Ella and Sara Vaughan and ... together ??? what a wonderful surprise - thank you. thank you. thank you!

[Jazzznbluezzz]

I'm totally floored... and this was only the soundcheck...

[jdu]

My favorite singer ...thank you for the breath of fresh air