"While many modern jazz singers are exploring non-jazz material from rock, blues and folk sources, no one else seems to be exploring quite the same ground as Catherine Russell. Having been a backing singer for the likes of Steely Dan and David Bowie, she has returned to her roots in New Orleans and her family history - her dad was a friend of Louis Armstrong - to reprise songs first sung by Nellie Lutcher, Bessie Smith, Alberta Hunter and Pearl Bailey. 'I'm Lazy That's All' is a particular, languid and sensual beauty. Exemplary backing with Steven Bernstein on slide trumpet and Howard Johnson on tuba among many others." - Peter Bacon