Alright Okay You Win
Self-Released, 2024
8/10
Listen to Alright Okay You Win
The long running vocalist Doug Ferony turns in 14 on his favorite standards, where a 16 piece band accompanies him for the meticulous interpretations.
“We’ve Only Just Begun” opens the listen with Ferony’s smooth pipes alongside many soulful backing vocalists and bright brass, and the title track follows with Nadav Snir Zelniker’s playful drumming complementing the call and response singing.
Moving towards the middle, Regan Nyzuk’s intimate keys align with Ferony’s heartfelt vocals on “Always On My Mind”, while “You Make Me Feel So Young” is a frisky and dance floor ready moment that benefits from animated keys, bouncy bass and Ferony’s uplifting pipes.
Residing close to the end, “All Of Me” pairs the soaring vocals with rich horns, and “I’ve Got The World On A String” exits with the booming saxes, trumpets and trombones amid a lively rhythm section.
Ferony’s style mirrors the greats like Sinatra, Bennett and Darin, and these classic tracks sure do sound great under his precise and timeless vision.
Travels well with: Doug MacDonald- Live At The Rancho Mirage Library; Eric Person- Rhythm Edge