Ever Since the World Ended
LAUREN WHITE vocals
QUINN JOHNSON piano
TREY HENRY bass
RAY BRINKER drums
KEVIN WINARD percussion (Just The Two Of Us)
DOLORES SCOZZESI vocals (Ever Since The World Ended)
on Remembering The Rain
KEVIN AXT bass
ALEX BUDMAN flute
GRANT GEISSMAN guitar
CHRIS WABICH drums
KEVIN WINARD percussion
Music Log by Michael Doherty
The album opens with “If You Never Fall In Love With Me,” which she gets swinging and moving with her bright vocal performance… she can turn everything around with just the positive energy of her voice… the title track is a total delight, absolutely perfect for our time, and Lauren White is joined by Dolores Scozzesi on vocals, the two of them doing a fantastic job with it.”
JP’s Music Blog by James Pasinski
Her stellar voice soars on the opening track “If You Never Fall In Love With Me” and gets down with the blues of the title-track “Ever Since The World Ended.” Lauren lets her emotions pour through her on the beautiful ballad “Alone Together” and displays a nostalgic sound with the smooth jazz backdrop of ‘Some Of That Sunshine.’”
Midwest Record by Chris Spector
A bright performance throughout, White hits all the right notes squarely making this a wonderful tour de force on chestnuts that deserved a new roasting. Hot stuff for jazz vocal fans.”
All About Jazz by Richard Salvucci
A variety of interesting tracks on Los Angeles-based White’s latest recording sustain the theme of “quite a year for all of us,” as she puts it in her liner notes. No doubt it will be every bit as well-received as her earlier ones, which brought an intriguing mix of jazz and pop through which White continues to carve out her own niche in the crowded field of singers who help get us through the day (and night).”
JazzWise by Peter Quinn
On this fifth album from LA-based vocalist White, all of the admirable qualities she possesses seem to be perfectly encapsulated on opener ‘If You Never Fall In Love With Me’ — impeccable timing, a beautiful timbre, an impressive range and the ability to put across a story… Her ability to channel the communicative power of a song is perhaps best illustrated by the elegiac insight she brings to the Jimmy Webb-penned ‘Shattered’.”
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JW Vibe by Jonathan Widran
While her winsome, sweetly sultry take on “Just the Two of Us” is an elegant, easy flowing gem, the true emotional arc of Ever Since the World Ended comes on the back to back gems offering spot on metaphors for the moment – a lush, Brazilian flavored stroll that finds White “Remembering the Rain” and her happy go lucky suggestion that we (like she) grab “Some of that Sunshine” via her fresh interpretation of Karrin Allyson’s 2018 track. As we listen from our perspective now in Spring 2021, we can happily enjoy White and Johnson’s exquisite seamless magic while feeling reassured that the planet may be a bit scuffed, but at least it’s still here.”
Gina Loves Jazz by Matthias Kirsch
An extremely entertaining set, with Lauren’s pure and simple approach being its most important aesthetic… Perfectly describing the lockdown mode, the timeless chestnut “Alone Together” is equally fitting as is the swinging, rollicking “Take Love Easy”. Both show the wide spectrum of Lauren’s art, from scrutinizing to affirming.”
Talkin’ Broadway/Sound Advice by Rob Lester
While there’s quite a bit of feel-good “cool” jazz to bring easy smiles, and a couple of selections that refer to troubles and efforts to keep one’s chin up, the serious fare is strong. Ever Since the World Ended ended too soon for me…there is some enjoyable stuff here, all professionally done, so, if you’ll forgive the pun on the recording’s title, I guess it’s not the end of the world that there isn’t more to hear this time.”
Jazz2Love by Susan Frances
Finely groomed to a melodic sheen…. White moves through a series of vignettes, each presenting listeners with a sonically picturesque setting… Showing a penchant for telling stories, Lauren White leaves a distinct impression on listener’s mind through her voice.”
New York Music Daily by Alan Young
Not only is this an imaginative album, it’s a brave one. It takes a lot of nerve to name your album after an iconic Mose Allison song, and it underscores singer Lauren White’s good taste. She reinvents it with a tongue-in-cheek, funky sway, and some unexpected grit… this isn’t just a breath of fresh air, it’s uncannily apropos to the horrors the world has suffered since the lockdown began.”
All About Jazz by C. Michael Bailey
White expands an already impressive artistry with a great mind for programming nuance. Higher themes enhance the listening experience, something White, and the rest of her West Coast Cadre, has internalized and put into capable practice. White’s sturdy yet pliable alto guides a delicate balance through the disparate, yet related songs: soothing and accepting.”
Take Effect by Tom Haugen
This 5th album from vocalist Lauren White carries themes of isolation and loneliness, giving it a Covid-esque feel as the esteemed talent on hand help her swing, get bluesy and quite emotive across these 8 tracks… her incredible voice and strong attention to detail is what she’s best known for, as evidenced by this top notch listen.”