21-06-2014, 22:25
I agree that Mr. Sinclaire is a pleasant singer but to call him a jazz singer is to render the term meaningless. I hear no effort on his part to immerse himself in the lyric, to dig deep to find the inner being of the song nor his conception of it. He's a cut or two above the current torrent of tepid tenors but it's jazzy pop--no more. It's a deep insult to those who are jazz singers, both past (Mel Torme) or present (Mark Murphy. Kevin Mahogany, Mose Allison, Willie Nelson on occasion or to venture to the far shores of the outre, Leon Thomas). It is also an egregious back-slap at current female jazz singers (Anne Hampton Callaway, Cassandra Wilson, Bettye Lavette of late, Rebecca Parris and so many others). The only part of those 2 clips that's jazz is the band. I have a kvetch or 2 on some of their selections but look here for the Real Deal: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_male_jazz_singers
A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind--Dr. Johnson
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR