This Could Be The Start
Reaching, 2023
8/10
Listen to This Could Be The Start
The always impressive jazz vocalist Linda Purl brings her timeless and flawless pipes to classic tunes that take the help of Tedd Firth, David Finck, Ray Marchica and Nelson Rangell for these 12 reimagined tracks.
“This Could Be The Start Of Something Big” opens the listen with a contagious energy thanks to Firth’s jumpy keys and Marchica’s frisky drums amid Purl’s expressive pipes, and “I’m In The Mood For Love” follows with Finck’s bass acrobatics helping cultivate the romantic mood.
In the middle, “Dream Dancing” unfolds with a stirring, intimate quality that showcases Purl’s emotive singing, while “Live Alone And Like It” carries a mesmerizing spirit via the warm keys, melodic rhythm section and Purl’s poetic voice.
Close to the end, the busier and charming album highlight, “I Love Being Here With You”, welcomes Rangell’s animated sax playing, and “Wrap Your Troubles (In Dreams)” exits with a sublime, indeed dreamy display of moving song craft.
Purl might best be known as Richie Cunningham’s girlfriend, Fonzie’s fiance, Matlock’s daughter or Pam’s mom (from The Office), but her powerful and engaging voice is certainly just as memorable as her acting, as evidenced by these lovely pieces.
Travels well with: Jan Cronin- I Thought About You; Vanessa Racci- Jazzy Italian