Live
Jazz Hang, 2024
8/10
The well known ‘Singing Impressionist’, the inimitable Bob Anderson steps out into his own voice here, where he reimagines standards with Vince Falcone, Joe Lano and an orchestra on hand.
“So Much Music in Me”, an original, starts the listen, and showcases Anderson’s inviting voice alongside the playful brass and upbeat strings, and the cinematic “Come Rain Or Come Shine” follows with a cautious spirit, where elegant strings and waves of beauty are appreciated.
Further along, the cultured “I Won’t Send Roses” carries plenty of grooves amid the soaring vocals, while “What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life” blends the dreamy sax with harmonic strings, as Anderson’s expressive pipes draw us in to the romantic spirit.
Close to the end, “You Make Me Feel So Young” spotlights Falcone’s precise and flowing piano that suits the swift melodies, and “To Love And Be Loved” exits with a hazy demeanor that tugs on the heartstrings thanks to the sincere singing and soft instrumentation.
Anderson does great impressions of legends like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin, and his own voice is just as luminous, where he guides us through classic songs that sure do fit him well.
Travels well with: Doug MacDonald- Sextet Session; Paul Kendall- Whisper Not