Embracing Voices (2008)

"Canadian Jane Bunnett has distinguished herself as a soprano saxophonist and composer over a long period. This session its main focus is on the Afro-Cuban/Haitian ten-voice a cappella choir Grupo Vocal Desandann, who piqued her interest with their inventive harmonies and ability to handle challenging rhythms. These sessions feature traditional Cuban and Haitian songs and originals by Bunnett with various lyricists, along with an original plus a surprising arrangement by fellow Canadian Don Thompson, who alternates between bass, piano, vibes, and marimba. Jane Bunnett continues to prove that jazz readily absorbs the best elements of any form of music with this fine effort." (Allmusic).