Luba Mason & Friends – “Krazy Love”
Yoshi’s Jazz Club - July 7, 2009
Broadway veteran Luba Mason takes a huge new step forward with her new self-produced CD “Krazy Love”, writing or co-writing 8 of the 10 tracks and finding a focus that suits her stunning vocal ability. Immersing herself in contemporary cross-over jazz and Brazilian music, her show sizzles with passion and energy. Tales of romance (‘Gorgeous Fool’, ‘From Me To You’) come alive through Mason’s silky and vital delivery. Her ability to tell stories of relationships shine through lyrics that are both touching (‘A Summer Night’) and capricious (‘Lovely’). Aided by ace musicians Sando Albert of guitar and Russell Ferrante on the keys, the music moves with a samba beat that’s light and breezy. Even Cole Porter’s ‘Love for Sale’ is given an uptempo Brazilian rhythm. Husband Ruben Blades, a Latin superstar, joined Luba on the lovely English-Portuguese duets of ‘E Com Esse Que Eu Vou’ and Jobim’s ‘Corcovado’) and it’s easy to see where the chemistry of Mason’s sound derives. With great guidance by Latin musician/producer/arranger Renato Neto, Mason has elevated her sound to a whole new exciting level and adds songwriter to her list of many accomplishments. Her show glows with confidence and pride at a job well done.
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