Vocalist
Jane Monheit delivers a sophisticated and romantic set of standards on her 2010 effort
Home. Once again showcasing
Monheit's sparkling virtuosic singing,
Home also features the backing talents of the singer's longtime associates pianist
Michael Kanan, bassist
Neal Miner, and drummer
Rick Montalbano. Also featured are guitarist
Frank Vignola, trumpeter
Joe Magnarelli, violinist
Mark O'Connor, and others. Although
Monheit takes the spotlight on such American popular songbook tunes as "A Shine on Your Shoes,'' "This Is Always," and "I'll Be Around," she also allows for several exceptional duets, including "Tonight You Belong to Me" with singer/guitarist
John Pizzarelli and "It's Only Smoke" with singer Peter Eldridge.
Home is an urbane, immaculately produced effort that should appeal to
Monheit's longtime fans. ~ Matt Collar