Confessions

Now comes Confessions, Swift's first effort for Mack Avenue Records and her proper breakout debut. On the album, alternately accompanied by Benny Green and Emmet Cohen, two of the finest jazz pianists of their respective generations, Swift showcases the powerfully expressive, deliciously evocative voice that's garnered her so many distinguished opportunities. The result is a 12-track program filled with oft-overlooked gems that hold a special yet adaptable meaning in the young singer's life. The trick, Swift explains, is to "share your story without getting too personal about it.