Love Makes The Changes
Lola, 2025
9/10
Listen to Love Makes The Changes
The jazz and cabaret vocalist Maria Corsaro does justice to the work of many composers with her sophisticated and emotive pipes across these 12 timeless tracks.
The energetic “If You Never Fall in Love with Me” opens with Mark Feinberg’s flowing sax that suits Corsaro’s animated pipes, and “In April (For Nenette)” follows with a poetic mood thanks to the expressive singing and cozy piano.
Closer to the middle, the rich “No More Blues” builds into a lively moment of playful jazz fun that benefits from Dan Silliman’s frisky drums, while “You Taught My Heart To Sing” is an intimate moment that tugs on the heartstrings.
Near the end, the charming “Walkin’ Shoes” makes great use of Skip Ward’s skilled bass via the upbeat delivery, and “That Day” exits with soft keys and gorgeous singing that’s vulnerable and stirring.
A timeless effort that can swing just as it can reside in balladry, Corsaro’s performance is top notch and the musicians work together flawlessly with much grace.
Travels well with: Heather McKay- Life Got In The Way; Jennifer Madsen- Reimagine