Don't Smoke in Bed

Holly Cole brings her own dimension to the tradition of cabaret, a strong voice that's still capable of nuance, an ear for quirky repertoire, and a light touch that keeps some of these performances floating just at the edge of irony. Her delivery of more traditional fare shines on Cole Porter's witty quot;Get Out of Townquot; and Kurt Weill's torchy quot;Je Ne T'aime Pas,quot; while she brings clarity, power, and anthem passion to the surprising treatment of Johnny Nash's quot;I Can See Clearly Now.quot; There are fine guest spots on this recording by tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson, on quot;Everyday Will Be Like a Holiday,quot; and David Lindley, whose steel guitar contributes to the strange country music of quot;Don't Let the Teardrops Rust Your Shining Heart.quot;

Don't Smoke in Bed