Jazz vocalist Lyn Stanley’s sixth album, “London Calling,” is a gorgeous tribute to singer/actress Julie London who experienced considerable popularity during the 1950s and used “restraint, softness and subtlety to maximum advantage.” After recording her last album in 1967, London continued to act and had a “sex symbol” image.  Lyn Stanley does a very nice job with a similar sultry, sensuous vocal delivery of London’s 1955 pop smash “Cry Me A River.” Several other great classics from the American songbook make this a pleasurable listen of melodic mood music. Stanley’s lineup of accompanists is first-rate, and the songs were tracked spontaneously with no arrangements used. Cohesive but not over-orchestrated, the project’s music has a live, organic feel and the music is well served by this approach. Stanley delivers breathy versions and personal interpretations of standards like “Bye Bye Blackbird,” “Call me Irresponsible,” “As Time Goes By,” “Blue Moon” and “Goody Goody.” I also enjoyed her seductive and personal interpretations of songs like “Heard It Through The Grapevine,” “Summertime” and “Light My Fire.” London had plenty of hits and a few more could’ve been included, but Stanley’s goal was to “honor, not mimic, jazz stylist Julie London.” Presenting a classic format of melodic songs that are concise and minimalist, Lyn Stanley’s subtle sensuality and lightly swinging style are a compelling combination. It’s a pleasure to hear contemporary singers like Stanley recreating the memorable music of yesterday presented by the likes of jazz vocalists Julie London, June Christy and Helen Merrill. (Joe Ross, Roots Music Report)