Looking For The Light
Self-Released, 2025
8/10
Listen to Looking For The Light
The creative jazz vocalist Shiri Zorn is joined by George Muscatello’s guitar and Mauricio Zottarelli’s percussion for these timeless and cultured tracks.
The warm melodies and playful scatting of “Garota de Ipanema” opens with a distinct dreaminess, and “It’s Alright With Me” follows with the frisky drumming and cozy guitar emitting much warmth and eloquent singing.
“Nothing At All” and “Prayer” occupy the middle spots. The former allows for Zorn’s pretty voice to shine amid the frisky percussion, while the latter is a colorful album highlight that spotlights Muscatello’s meticulous guitar playing.
Close to the end, “Shadow Soul” is a mesmerizing moment of playful percussion and chunky guitar that suits the atmospheric vocals, and “Dancing In The Dark” exits with a soft and cozy mood that tugs on the heartstrings.
A distinct body of work that makes great use of harmonies, atypical time signatures and worldly ideas, the trio’s layering and Zorn’s scatting ensure a charming listening experience.
Travels well with: Ermelinda Cuellar- Under A Lavender Sky; CeCe Gable- Love On The Tyrrhenian