Description
It takes an unusual artist to re-consider one of the vital most beloved songs of the 20th century and cause them to completely their own. And that is the reason precisely what James Taylor has accomplished with his brand-new album, American Standard. Recalling the most efficient of James’ early work, he infuses new sounds and fresh meaning into these timeless artistic endeavors. Whilst these 14 carefully chosen interpretations naturally feature James’ warm, one-of-a-kind vocal ability and incomparable musicianship, what makes this collection so unique is the inventive way James and his fellow co-producers, longtime collaborator Dave O’Donnell and famed musician John Pizzarelli, approached the project. Unlike most who have tackled similar material, American Standard’s beautifully simple, stripped-down arrangements are based on James’ skillful acoustic guitar work quite than piano and the impact is mesmerizing.
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