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On VIBE OVER PERFECTION, Jamie Davis creates a classy, intimate setting that spotlights his vocal range - tenor, baritone and bass – on 9 great standards. Davis is blessed with an exquisite, full-bodied voice that swings, soothes and seduces with strong sonority.

The songs are technically proficient, sweet, powerful and melodic, and leave you feeling really good! His updates of such great standards as “Blue Skies,” “Move To The Outskirts of Town” and Sly Stone’s “If You Want Me To Stay” swing with easy, jazzy rhythms, while his approach to one of the greatest ballads ever written - “Round Midnight” - is an innovative experience that features his artistry and mastery of singing jazz with bluesy passion and soulful yearning.

Accompanied by a wonderful orchestra conducted by Shelly Berg, Davis gets inside of each song and makes them pleasing and entertaining. Davis gives “Hello” (the huge hit for Lionel Ritchie,) a brand new style and emotional feeling that proves his ability to interpret songs from a wide array of musical genres. This song is absolutely beautiful and Shelly Berg does an excellent job with the solid jazz arrangement by Aaron Lington. “Nature Boy” swings hard to complete this dynamic set yet offers the listener another reason to hit that replay button! Check it out. VIBE OVER PERFECTION is amazing in every way and should be in your jazz collection.

Buy it now.

1st August 2008