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Rosie Nimmo – Lazy and Mellow (1 NIM)
JAZZ VOCAL

Cette chanteuse originaire d’Edimbourg a plusieurs casquettes : auteur, compositeur et interprete. Peu connue en France, la chanteuse a pourtant un reel talent, conjuguant avec dexterite le jazz, la folk et des sonorities blues sur lesquels se pose une voix gracieuse et un style epure. Cet album trouve toute sa place dans une discotheque jazz digne de ce nom.

Translation:
This singer from Edinburgh has many hats: author, composer and interpreter. Little known in France, nevertheless, she has a real talent, dexterously combining jazz, folk and some sonorous blues on which she displays a gracious voice and a pure style. This album is a welcome addition to our jazz library.

(Original here)

Rosie Nimmo - Lazy And Mellow ***
The Skinny. Ryan Drever, Wed 10 Feb 2010

Edinburgh's Rosie Nimmo cut her teeth singing for various blues and jazz acts across the capital, a period that seems to have been incredibly influential on this, her first debut outing. Lazy and Mellow - which delivers exactly what its title suggests - imports much of the lounging rhythms and laid-back air inherent in both genres and blends it with Nimmo's alluring vocal and lyrical whimsy. The hushed entrance of Spider And Fly gives way to Nimmo's quirkier side on the fiddle-led Pavlov's dog, but the real beauty of her voice is revealed in the toned-down dreaminess of tracks like Nothing To Fear and the title cut. At times, the album follows fairly standard acoustic fare, keeping safe distance from any serious experimentation. However, the addition of rich, yet subtle instrumentation helps to add colour to Nimmo's delicate canvas. Altogether, Lazy and Mellow makes for ideal easy listening. (Original here)

Rosie Nimmo Lazy and Mellow Kick My Heels Records KMH 600703 ****1/2
Maverick Magazine

Echoing, delightful vocals and simply stupendous instrumentations, this hugely enjoyable album is a must for all.

Releasing here her first self-released debut album, UK artist Rosie Nimmo has produced a fine set of twelve tracks that really do sound as though as they have been around for some time due to how good they are. But, in fact, they are not old at all. What an achievement this album is.

With a top-notch Americana sound to it, Joy seems as though some of the best in romantic bluegrass have had some input into this track. With Mairi Campbell’s fiddling exceptionally delivered, this is one heck of a relaxing yet pleasurable song. The groove of Girl on a Bicycle certainly has a Dylan twinge to it. With a counterculture feel about it which wouldn’t sound out of place if performed by The Turtles or The Seekers, this sure is one fine track that best demonstrates Rosie’s talent. With an ace beginning, More has a somewhat jamming sound which I’m sure came from Rosie and her band playing together during countless rehearsal sessions. A track for nodding along to that’s for sure, as well as raising a smile as it really is a corker of a song.

Having graduated from Edinburgh College of Art in 1997, Rosie sure has used her musical paintbrush here to paint an exceedingly poignant and certainly delightful picture on a canvas that you never tire looking at.

RH

ROSIE NIMMO – Lazy & Mellow *** Kick My Heels (download only, from www.rosienimmo.com)
Jim Gilchrist - The Scotsman

SASHAYING along somewhere between folk, jazz and acoustic pop, velvet-voiced Edinburgh singer-songwriter Rosie Nimmo, after paying her dues as a jazz and blues singer on the pub, club and festival scene over the years, has released a debut disc which indeed justifies its name, the title track itself floating in a limpid drift.

There are one or two weaker numbers and the rhythm guitar work can sound rather functional at times, but the opening track, Spider and Fly, engages right away, as does Dangerous, while Pavlov's Dog swings along nicely. Darker-toned are More, a bluesy shuffle laced with Marc Pilley's waspish electric guitar, and Nothing to Fear, which stalks along to an edgy tango rhythm over Mairi Campbell's fiddle.

R2 (Rock 'n' Reel)
Issue 18

Rosie Nimmo makes her debut with Lazy and Mellow, an apt title for a collection of her own jazzy songs with support from producer Marc Pilley, Martin Lennon and Mairi Campbell. The album is polished and sophisticated but with a surprising warmth in songs like 'That Shy Girl' and 'Joy'.

The List
04/11/09

Rosie Nimmo
Lazy And Mellow
(Kick My Heels)

Comparisons with Sandy Denny and Dory Previn are big claims to make but are not unfounded on the evidence of this solo debut for Edinburgh’s own Nimmo, a haunting collection of spare, subtle songs meditating on the magic and trials of life.

Alan Morrison, Sunday Herald CD review
25/10/09

Rosie Nimmo
Lazy And Mellow
(Kick My Heels)

Lazy And Mellow it says on the cover, and you’ll get no argument from me on that score.

Right from the start, the honeyed tones of Rosie Nimmo’s voice trap the listener’s ears in the sweet web of Spider And Fly; thus ensnared, we glide through the Reinhardt/Grappelli mood of Pavlov’s Dog and on to some seriously strong songwriting in the shape of Dangerous, Joy and the title track.

For some time now, the Edinburgh-based singer with Rosy Blue has been storing up songs for a solo release and here it is.

Perhaps the acoustic guitar is a bit rudimentary, too heavy on the strumming, particularly when sitting behind the precise diction and soft caress of Nimmo’s voice; she has the breathy quality of a cocktail jazz seductress, particularly when she slips down into her lower register.

But that’s only a quibble; this is a jazzy, rootsy, laidback concoction that makes good use of subtle arrangements and guest players, particularly Mairi Campbell on fiddle and viola.

Bruce Findlay

“'Lazy and Mellow' is a refreshing and uplifting debut album from Rosie Nimmo...lovely songs, lovely arrangements and a beautiful voice. In the year of 'homecoming' this is an album you'll love coming home to.”

Bruce Findlay

Iain Anderson

"Gentle, soothing songs delivered by a melifluous voice is the ideal mix for a late-night audience. Hugely enjoyable"

Iain Anderson

BBC RADIO SCOTLAND

Gig review: Martin Lennon and Rosie Nimmo, Isobar

Taking over at half time, Rosie Nimmo treated the audience to a showcase of songs from her new album, Lazy and Mellow. Including the title track, a whimsical song with the sort of bluesy ease that makes you want to share it with Sunday brunch and the newspapers.

...Blending dark, indie-inspired lyrics with such clear vocals gives Nimmo's work an almost Detroit Blues meets acoustic Nirvana feel to songs including Dangerous and Nothing to Fear. While as She's Flying [sic] and That Shy Girl brought out the girlish fun that infuses many of her lyrics.

Pausing to give the crowd one last song, she sang them the tune her music engineer reckons will be the next 'Peugeot ad'.

(The whole review can be found on the Evening News website.)

Gig review: Rosie Nimmo, Three Harbours Festival, East Lothian

Rosie’s performance at this years Three Harbours Sunset Session was a highpoint of the festival. Her superb vocal range and the personal songs worked very well within the intimate setting of upstairs of The Prestoungrange Gothenburg.

As she sung the song of her daughter leaving home, I could see the sun setting over the Firth of Forth, through the windows of The Goth. It was a touching and beautiful moment at this years Festival.