Jean Carne's 1986 disc "Closer Than Close" is finally being reissued by Expansion Records. This is just a straight reissue. I already have the original CD pressing. I wish they would have added some bonus material. I may order it just to have a remastered version of her breath-taking version of "Everything Must Change". It was mastered kind of low on the original pressing.

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Quite a different sound than Jean's Philly International recordings – although certainly a logical extension – and it's a sweeter than sweet set from the mid 80s that in turns both celebrates and transcends the production style of the era! Overall, Closer Than Close is a smooth batch of mellow modern soul, almost in a Phyllis Hyman mode, and with less of the free easy jazz touches of Jean's earlier recordings. Grover Washington produced most of the record, an he really does add a bit of jazz into the mix – but the standout element is Jean's vocals, which seem to have expanded their range along with the addition of the "e" to her last name! Titles include "Lucky Charm", "Closer than Close", "Everything Must Change", "Sexy Eyes", "It Must Be Love", and a solid remake of "Break Up To Make Up".