how strange the road should be so easy
Pomogranates, 2025
8/10
Listen to how strange the road should be so easy
Harvey Diamond’s piano and John Lentz’s voice come together for these classics that range from well known tunes to more obscure selections which illuminate the pair’s inimitable talents.
The cozy climate of “Detour Ahead” opens with Lentz’s calming pipes alongside Diamond’s intimate keys, and “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” follows with the touching piano highlighting the powerful traditional.
Further along, “You Don’t Know What Love Is” showcases the meticulous keys that are both firm and melodic, while “On The Sunny Side Of The Street” makes great use Lentz’s expressive singing amid Diamond’s playful fingers.
Close to the end, “You Taught My Heart To Sing” is a heartfelt moment via the sublime vocals and stirring keys, and “Blue In Green”, by Miles Davis, exits with a dreaminess that’s reflective and tonally gripping.
This is Lentz’s debut recording and Diamond’s first in the spotlight. Let’s hope it isn’t the last, cause the duo arrange timeless tracks with sincere storytelling and with much care that is appreciated.
Travels well with: Banning Eyre- Bare Songs Vol. 1; Arun Ramamurthy Trio- New Moon