Soft Winds And Roses
Self-Released, 2024
8/10
Listen to Soft Winds And Roses
The Juno Award winning jazz vocalist Diana Panton brings us modern classics from the ‘60s and on, where Reg Schwager and Don Thompson are on hand for the romantic spirit.
The pretty keys from Thompson and expressive singing opens with the warm “Your Song”, and “They Long To Be Close To You” follows with Thompson’s playful vibes that suit the colorful singing.
A little later on, Schwager’s dreamy guitar complements the elegant keys and poetic singing of “How Deep Is Your Love”, while “Here, There And Everywhere” is particularly intimate, as the gentle guitar and keys align with Panton’s touching voice.
Landing close to the end, “Hey, That’s No Way To Say Goodbye” is initially a cappella before the emotive keys enters, and “Both Sides Now” exits with the well timed vibes giving even more appeal to the sincerity and heartfelt mood.
This is Panton’s 11th album, and it’s full of vocal jazz song craft that’s fleshed out with ethereal melodies and a delivery that will always be relevant.
Travels well with: Diana Panton- Blue; Jessie Baylin- Strawberry Wind