Dream Dancing
Anzic, 2022
8/10
The esteemed vocalist Melissa Stylianou brings her diverse pipes to Ike Sturm’s proficient bass and Gene Bertoncini’s skilled guitar across these 10 timeless jazz tunes.
The very cozy “Sweet And Lovely” opens the listen with Stylianou’s pretty pipes being complemented by the warm guitar and playful bass work in the timeless vocal jazz climate, and “If You Never Come To Me” follows with a very intimate delivery that showcases Stylianou’s poetic voice alongside Bertoncini’s elegant guitar.
The middle spot belongs to “For Chet”, where charming vocal scatting aligns with eloquent guitar playing in a warm haze, while “Perdido” moves with an adventurous spirit of bouncy bass and precise guitar as Stylianou’s agile voice glides memorably.
Near to the end, “My One And Only Love” is aglow in a stirring, romantic demeanor, and “It Might As Well Be Spring” exits the listen with the trio working together to produce breezy melodies, gorgeous interplay and a very joyful demeanor.
Both originals and standards are included, and the 3 luminaries don’t waste a second with their dynamic chemistry and strong attention to detail on this superb jazz listen.
Travels well with: Alexis Cole- Sky Blossom: Songs From My Tour Of Duty; Mark Winkler- Late Bloomin’ Jazzman