Vanessa Perea - Soulful Days (2014)

What truly sets Perea’s album apart from other vocalist’s debuts is the combination of confidence and maturity that appears on every track. Her impressive technique proves that she knows what she’s doing, but her maturity lets her make an impression without getting in the listener’s face. With proper guidance and support, Perea could become one of jazz’s top vocalists in the very near future. For once, a young jazz vocalist is not “a diamond in the rough”, but a polished musician with a strong background and an exciting future.