So Right in Bloomington, MN

Joni Mitchell
is greatly admired by many current jazz singers. But when they interpret her songs, in most cases, the performances are pretty straight, often sounding like a pale imitation of the original.
Maria Pia DeVito
is an Italian singer who in her career has explored local folk songs, Indian music and a variety of jazz styles. Her voice and English are flawless and she has a very adventurous spirit.
So Right
is comprised of seven
songs and four of
Pia DeVito
's originals that are in the style of
Mitchell
. The interpretations of
's songs give proper respect to the lyrics, the melodies, and the unusual folk songs, but
is also not shy to stretch the music. She scats in spots, sometimes sounds quite bluesy, leaves space for solos by her sidemen and finds a middle ground between folk music and jazz. Her versions will lead listeners back to
's recordings and one will come away with good feelings towards both renditions. [Camden's 2008 version added a bonus track.] ~ Scott Yanow