Laura Fygi - The Best Is Yet To Come -flac- -2011-
The album features a full-sized orchestra, shifting Fygi’s sound from her typical intimate jazz or Latin-infused arrangements to a more expansive, powerful swing environment.
A standout bonus track on certain editions, she performs this classic partially in Mandarin , a nod to her massive popularity in the Asian market where she is often hailed as a "Jazz Queen". Laura Fygi - The Best Is Yet To Come -FLAC- -2011-
In the pantheon of contemporary jazz and cabaret singers, few possess the velvet warmth and emotional directness of Laura Fygi. Born in the Netherlands to a Dutch father and an Egyptian mother, Fygi has built a three-decade-long career on bridging the gap between American jazz standards, Brazilian bossa nova, and French chanson. The album features a full-sized orchestra, shifting Fygi’s
This is where the review turns critical. The FLAC release (typically 16-bit/44.1kHz or 24-bit/96kHz depending on vendor) offers a significant upgrade over standard MP3 or even the original CD, but with caveats . Born in the Netherlands to a Dutch father
– A tender, emotive rendition of the Charlie Chaplin classic. "I've Got You Under My Skin" – A sophisticated take on the Cole Porter staple. "The Way You Look Tonight" – A romantic, smooth jazz interpretation. Audio Quality: Why FLAC? For audiophiles, the FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec)
Produced and arranged by Jan Menu and Johan Plomp, the album features Fygi’s interpretations of jazz standards popularized by legends like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and her personal idol, Julie London. Critics have noted that the arrangements evoke the "cool jazz" era of the 1950s and 60s, drawing stylistic comparisons to the work of
The album charted moderately in the Netherlands and Japan (where Fygi has a devoted cult following). It did not produce radio hits; it was never intended to. Instead, it became a staple of high-end audio show demos. At the Munich High-End show in 2012, several exhibitors used “The Best Is Yet To Come” (title track) in FLAC format to demonstrate high-resolution speakers. The reason? Fygi’s voice is female, jazz-adjacent, and free of sibilance—a perfect torture test for a tweeter.
