Loverly (Blue Note): B-
Sure, it’s great to hear Wilson’s lush, torn-velvet voice tackling standards again after a long but fruitful detour through blues, folk and soul. And, yes, both the all-star cast (Jason Moran, Reginald Veal, Herlin Riley, etc.) and the program she’s chosen suit her well. But Wilson’s habit of tackling most numbers from way behind the beat and s-l-o-w-i-n-g others to an utter crawl persists. A kick in the pants sometimes seems as appropriate a response as a round of applause. Download: “Caravan.”
