Under The Covers
Self-Released, 2024
8/10
The esteemed jazz guitarist Steve Luciano has an impressive resume, and here he interprets songs close to his heart that bring along Mike Avila, Charlie Siva, Walt Hubbard and Dan Jordan.
The warm spirit and cozy melodies of “Chant” starts the listen with Avila’s fluid keys complementing Siva’s strategic bass lines, and “I’ll Take Romance” follows with Luciano’s spirited guitar alongside the dynamic rhythm section and flowing keys.
“Caruso” arrives in the middle, and is an intimate moment that benefits much from Jordan’s dreamy flute, while “Everything I’ve Got” dances around with much enthusiasm and rhythm for the album’s best.
Arriving close to the end, “On The Stairs” blends the meticulous guitars amid the frisky drums, bass and keys, and “The Bad And The Beautiful” exits with sublime gestures, where Luciano’s radiant guitar guides the heartfelt finish.
The songs present span 50 years and certainly are timeless. Luciano makes them all his own, where grooves, melody and harmony are very much in attendance and enjoyed.
Travels well with: Stan Harrison- Some Poor Soul Has A Fire; Andy Ezrin- I Was Here