Momentary Beauty
Self-Released, 2022
8/10
The Omaha native Kate Hamann began playing trumpet at age 10, and her knowledge of classical and jazz sounds with her instrument sure do suite her distinct singing, as 8 very rich and diverse songs unfold here.
“Butterflies” starts the listen with Hamann’s soulful brass, Max Marsillo’s crisp drums and Diego Melgar’s fluid guitar in the energetic and flowing jazz climate, and “What Love Could Be” follows with Angel Perez’s stirring piano alongside Hamann’s gorgeous voice in the poetic, intimate landscape.
In the middle, the indeed dreamy “Daydream” showcases Jason Arkins’ warm sax, Mike Ramos’ strategic bass lines and Hamann’s flugelhorn prowess in the very soothing delivery, while “Stepping Stones” highlights Hamann’s expressive voice amid the calm keys and rich brass.
The title track arrives near the end and has the rhythm section making for a mesmerizing appeal that’s heavy on mood, and “Songs We Used To Sing” exits with a very eloquent and reflective quality thanks to the cautious instrumentation from they very talented players on hand.
An album that tells a lengthy love story and covers its highs and lows, although Hamann is a youngster compared to many of her peers, she possesses a vision wise beyond her years and is clearly gearing up for an exceptional career.
Travels well with: Acute Inflections- Let Go; Griffin Woodard Group- Completion