Bobbie Gentry - Windows Of The World (2021 - Rsd ...

: While her label often struggled to market her outside the "country" pigeonhole, this self-produced set proves she was equally adept at sophisticated late-night jazz. Vinyl Presentation (2021 RSD Exclusive)

: The LP is pressed on 180g vinyl. Reviewers on Discogs have noted that while it likely uses a digital source, the sound quality remains very high, capturing the intimate, close-mic'ed performance. Bobbie Gentry - Windows Of The World (2021 RSD ...

: Critics have lauded her "smoky Southern drawl" and "subtle, sexually charged vocals," which adapt perfectly to jazz and bossa nova standards. : While her label often struggled to market

: The sleeve features striking photographs by noted jazz photographer Val Wilmer and informative liner notes by Gentry archivist Andrew Batt . Track Highlights : Critics have lauded her "smoky Southern drawl"

The album features a mix of classic jazz tunes and contemporary pop standards of the era:

The Record Store Day (RSD) 2021 release is a revelatory collection that finally gives a standalone spotlight to the singer's "lost" jazz album. Originally recorded between late 1968 and March 1969, these sessions showcase Gentry shifting from her signature country-folk storyteller persona into a sophisticated, intimate jazz vocalist. Musical Style and Performance