One of my New Years Resolutions is to get to some of the reviews I’m way overdue in writing.  First on the list is the excellent cd by Kelly Flint called Drive All Night. If you are not familiar with Kelly she has been the long standing vocalist in the New York group Dave’s True Story, along with long time partner Dave Cantor, the groups singer/songwriter, and bassist/producer Jeff Eyrich. The DTS sound is best described not by “Americana” but smoky and very stylish jazz/pop.  Discovering their music is like listening to Norah Jones when she first came out and was fresh; before the incessant overplaying of her music ruined it for many.  Cantor’s smooth guitar lines and smart lyrics delivered by Kelly’s silky voice have been the hallmark of the group.  One of my all time favorite cds is the group’s Dave’s True Story, originally released in 1994. The disc was re-mastered and several more tunes added for a 2002 re-release. They also have a cd of Dylan covers that is unlike anything you have heard.

Kelly’s new cd on Bepop Records follows in a similar path as DTS albeit slightly more acoustic and not quite so jazzy.  The disc opens with perhaps my favorite tune, Blood and Bone, a more haunting tune than her older work with DTS.  This is followed by the beautiful title tune Drive All Night.  Kelly’s beautiful voice shines throughout the entire disc.  I also especially liked Kelly’s soft take on the Moody Blues tune Story in Your Eyes. With the quality of her music, both with Dave’s True Story and now solo, I am surprised more people have not discovered Kelly Flint.  Be ahead of the crowd; go out and get her new disc now!!