Suzanne Gzranna - Cat's Meow XO Album
Suzanne Gzranna has us grooving in delight with her latest jazz album, 'Cat's Meow XO'! The multi-award-winning songwriter, saxophonist, vocalist, music publisher and Billboard-charting artist, Suzanne, has us stepping into her smooth, classy, timeless jazz world. Easy on the senses, smoky and chalk full of panache and personality is 'Cat's Meow XO'. A compact, 5-track album that highlights Suzanne's multi-instrumental prowess and jazz compositional excellence. It's the kind of album score you'd love to hear in a noir romance drama flick, preferably one in timeless black and white. We open with 'New York Romance', a silky smooth ode to the magic of the Big Apple. We're treated to a playful, wistful expression of passion, panache and appreciation for the charms of NYC. Suzanne's excellent piano performance and soft, velvety vocals takes us through that old-school charm of New York, a place of endless possibilites and infectious character. It's an easy going track, filled with warmth and class, setting your soul at ease with its richly textured sound. 'Deck the Halls in a Minor Mood' sverves into intoxicating saxophone harmonies and moody keys. The symphony created is pure class and downright sublime. It evokes images of long, lonesome nights and intimate, reflective moments spent in the backdrop of a cold rainy night. Suzanne's performance on the sax is jaw-droppingly honest and expressive, leaving you wanting more and more. 'Moment in Time' picks up the tempo ever so slightly and gracefully. Its one of the more complete tracks on the album, featuring full-bodied jazz arrangements and Suzanne's touching vocals. She croons on the magic of present moment, expressing herself with intoxicating flair. 'Snow City XO' has us dreaming of chill, snowy nights. Of being warm and cozy round a fireplace, a warm drink in hand, cuddled next to your cat. It's effortlessly smooth and features some incredibly delicate, evocative piano arrangements. And ofcourse, Suzanna's leisurely, jazz vocals. Its beautifully balanced and makes you want to just curl up round the fire and jive in peace. The concluding title track, 'Cat's Meow XO' is where Suzanne really shines. The track is built upon a delicate minor keys progression and Suzanne's feline-esque, sensual vocals. And when the saxophone kicks in, its sheer bliss. We can't get enough of her rich, expressive jazz arrangements, be it the horns or the keys. Her jazz flair is truly astounding and has you grooving in happy, slow movements. Overall, 'Cat's Meow XO' is an excellently composed and performed jazz album. It highlights Suzanne's fantastic artistic flair and personality. Put this album on slow, rainy days or quiet evenings where you just need something classy and intimate.
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