What I Was For You: re.think
Self-Released, 2022
8/10
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A quickly rising jazz vocalist and guitar player, Nancy Goudinaki reimagines classical guitar pieces with plenty of memorable harmonies and vocalizations across these 10 very meticulous tunes.
“La Catedral” starts the listen with incredibly intricate guitar playing and dreamy, wordless vocals, as a mesmerizing climate unfolds with backing vocals from Devo D., and “Fuoco” follows with acrobatic finger picking as Goudinaki illustrates so much expertise with her instrument.
Closer to the middle, Richie Goods’ well timed electric bass complements the intimate landscape, while “Feel Alive” brings back Devo D. for the poetic and rich climate of much warmth.
Making our way towards the end, “Ariadne’s Lullaby” offers a hypnotic peek into Goudinaki’s precise vision, and the title track exits the listen with an introspective and well thought out finish that utilizes a MOOVtravel guitar.
Originally from Greece but now residing in New York City, in addition to Goods and Devo D., Goudinaki also recruits JD Allen on tenor saxophone for the fascinating listen that brings so much talent and experience to her inimitable formula.
Travels well with: Cece Gable- Next Year’s Song; Liz Terrell- It’s All Right With Me