Expressions
Self-Released, 2025
9/10
The jazz vocalist Antonia Bennett brings her clear and captivating voice to 13 standards and new tracks, where a top notch, Los Angeles rhythm section is in attendance.
The cozy and rhythmic “Do You Still Think Of Me” starts with Bennett’s colorful pipes alongside Christian Jacob’s playful keys, and “Exactly Like You” follows with a playful spirit, where Kendall Kay’s animated drums won’t go unnoticed.
Further along, the warm mood of “Come Love” benefits much from Kevin Axt’s skilled bass in the romantic delivery, while “Right On Time” emits an upbeat demeanor thanks to Larry Koonse’s rich guitar playing that suits Bennett’s expressive singing.
Deeper yet, “Hushabye Mountain” welcomes Randy Brecker’s soulful flugelhorn that complements the intimacy, and “See You On The Other Side” exits with a dreamy beauty, where the balladry unfolds via a heartfelt presence.
Antonia’s got a father whose name everybody knows, but her own merits have gotten her this far, where she’s carving out a path entirely her own in the area of adult contemporary and swingin’ jazz fun.
Travels well with: Kathy Sanborn- Romance Language; Liz Cole- I Want To Be Happy