Marilyn Kleinberg has been a staple in NYC for many years playing at many of the established clubs. Marilyn has put together some of her favorite jazz standards on this new release titled ‘Let Your Heart Lead The Way’. Her deep love of music and special connection to jazz can be heard throughout the entire album as Marilyn puts her signature stamp on each and every song.
The record features Marilyn Kleinberg on vocals, Will Galison on harmonica, John Di Martino on piano, Noriko Ueda on bass and Victor Lewis on drums. Marilyn and this fine quartet have put together timeless pieces that listeners will adore. One will hear excellent musicianship and pure vocals throughout the 11-song set, so just sit back and ‘Let Your Heart Lead The Way’.
As soon as you hit play, Marilyn is inviting you to enjoy one classy number that is musically enticing on “Invitation”. An enriching sound will captivate your senses on the following composition “Alfie” as a sophisticated and alluring tone surrounds you. An emotional and sensual vibe hits you like a ton of bricks on “I Didn’t Know About You”. Prepare for a slow ‘n’ steady tempo that sets the tone and draws you in on “Then I’ll Be Tired of You”. Track five, “I Just Found Out About Love”, offers up a cheery & upbeat melody that is kind to the ears. Next, hold on tight because “Never Let Me Go” will keep you engaged from beginning to end. Crystal clear clarity is coming into play on the following number titled “Visions” as Marilyn Kleinberg delivers a commanding performance. Track eight, “Say It”, will ignite your musical palette with its comforting sound and warm melody. A smart ‘n’ savvy approach is detected on “If I Only Had A Brain” making the listener think twice about that faithful scarecrow from “The Wizard of Oz”. There is certainly more than meets the eye and ear on “If I Only Had A Brain” as Marilyn adds more depth to this classic tune. Soothing chords and a memorable performance are provided on “You Won’t Forget Me”. Marilyn has got style and grace and she proves it on the closing song “I Didn’t Know What Time It Was”.
Marilyn Kleinberg has a distinct voice that is polished and she sings from the heart on the new album. This veteran jazz singer from NY is hitting all the right notes and not holding back on the new release. With the help of a talented cast of instrumentalists, Marilyn Kleinberg gives a stellar performance that truly speaks volumes on ‘Let Your Heart Lead The Way’.
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By Jimmy Rae