Soesja Citroen: Song For Ma

Dutch vocalist and songwriter Citroen shows herself a formidable composer on these fourteen tunes; musical evocations of family, youth, and lost loves. The title cut is a haunting portrait of her mother, and “Lonely Street,” “Place of Silence,” and “Samba with the Blues” sustain the elegiac mood. She is backed by a trio featuring the fine pianist Berend van den Berg, and the “velvet tone” of guest Michael Moore, clarinet and alto sax, is heard on various numbers.

Originally Published October 1, 1999