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Article: Soul man Maxwell makes the wait worth it.(Daily Break)
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- The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA)
- Article date:
- July 29, 2009
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By Malcolm Venable
The Virginian-Pilot
NORFOLK
Legions of the "grown and sexy," the term sometimes given to young, sophisticated African Americans when they're out spending cash, showed up at Chrysler Hall on Monday night. At least, that's the term singer Chrisette Michele used as she opened for soul crooner Maxwell.
Michele, who had the top album in America a few months back, sang selections that included "Blame It on Me" and "What You Do."
Her choice of a turquoise gown interwoven with gold embellishments was questionable, but she is a splendid, promising vocal talent. She loves to scat and conjures images of Anita Baker, ...