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On sale -100%Harking back to the jazz of the 1940s and '50s, Rachael & Vilray's sophomore album, 2023's I Love a Love Song!, is a delightfully romantic and swinging homage to the golden era of traditional pop. Showcasing the talents of singer Rachael Price and singer/guitarist/songwriter Vilray Blair Bolles, Rachael & Vilray initially met while students at Boston's New England Conservatory before reconnecting around 2015 over their shared love of jazz standards and Tin Pan Alley pop. Although they've performed classic standards together (here, they take on Mack Gordon and Harry Revel's "Goodnight, My Love"), it's their knack for crafting their own swooning, literate songs in the traditional style of composers like Cole Porter and Johnny Mercer that makes their work so uniquely compelling. It's a vibe they debuted on 2019's Rachael & Vilray and which they further perfect here. Even if their songs weren't so good (and they are) Price and Bolles can sing the heck out of a tune. Although best known for her funk-infused pop with Lake Street Dive, Price is a trained jazz singer whose dusky style evokes the cool, West Coast sound of icons like June Christy and Peggy Lee. Equally evocative, Bolles' warm, matter of fact tone brings to mind a relaxing blend of Dean Martin and Perry Como. They take turns leading songs throughout the album, often trading choruses, or as on the magical, Count Basie-esque "Just Two," sing in close harmony á la vocal groups like the Modernaires. Other notable songs full of wry, melodic wordplay pop up throughout, as on Bolles' "Why Do I" in which Price compares her relationship woes to the animal world, singing "clams to my knowledge don't sigh/and moths ain't left wondering why/each time their fellow flies out, they needn't weep their eyes out/so why do I?" Also adding to the air of stylistic legitimacy are the duo's stellar backing ensemble featuring pianist Larry Goldings, bassist David Piltch, and drummer Joe La Barbera. Also joining them again is saxophonist/arranger Jacob Zimmerman and his horn section, all of which add to the old-school nightclub vibes Rachael & Vilray are going for.
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David Piltch, Bass - Greg Calbi, MasteringEngineer - Steve Fallone, MasteringEngineer - Larry Goldings, Piano - Rouble Kapoor, Assistant Recording Engineer - Joe La Barbera, Drums - Dan Barrett, Trombone - Dan Knobler, Producer, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Rachael & Vilray, MainArtist - Vilray, Guitar, Vocals, Writer - Jim Ziegler, Trumpet - Nate Ketner, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone - Jacob Zimmerman, Arranger, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone
© 2023 Rachael & Vilray, under exclusive license to Nonesuch Records Inc. ℗ 2023 Rachael & Vilray, under exclusive license to Nonesuch Records Inc.
David Piltch, Bass - Greg Calbi, MasteringEngineer - Steve Fallone, MasteringEngineer - Larry Goldings, Piano - Rouble Kapoor, Assistant Recording Engineer - Joe La Barbera, Drums - Dan Barrett, Trombone - Rachael Price, Vocals - Dan Knobler, Producer, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Rachael & Vilray, MainArtist - Vilray, Guitar, Writer - Jim Ziegler, Trumpet - Nate Ketner, Tenor Saxophone - Jacob Zimmerman, Arranger, Alto Saxophone
© 2023 Rachael & Vilray, under exclusive license to Nonesuch Records Inc. ℗ 2023 Rachael & Vilray, under exclusive license to Nonesuch Records Inc.
David Piltch, Bass - Greg Calbi, MasteringEngineer - Steve Fallone, MasteringEngineer - Larry Goldings, Piano - Rouble Kapoor, Assistant Recording Engineer - Joe La Barbera, Drums - Dan Barrett, Trombone - Rachael Price, Vocals - Dan Knobler, Producer, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Rachael & Vilray, MainArtist - Vilray, Guitar, Writer - Jim Ziegler, Trumpet - Nate Ketner, Tenor Saxophone - Jacob Zimmerman, Arranger, Alto Saxophone
© 2023 Rachael & Vilray, under exclusive license to Nonesuch Records Inc. ℗ 2023 Rachael & Vilray, under exclusive license to Nonesuch Records Inc.
David Piltch, Bass - Greg Calbi, MasteringEngineer - Steve Fallone, MasteringEngineer - Larry Goldings, Piano - Rouble Kapoor, Assistant Recording Engineer - Joe La Barbera, Drums - Dan Barrett, Trombone - Rachael Price, Vocals - Dan Knobler, Producer, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Rachael & Vilray, MainArtist - Vilray, Guitar, Vocals, Writer - Jim Ziegler, Trumpet - Nate Ketner, Tenor Saxophone - Jacob Zimmerman, Arranger, Clarinet
© 2023 Rachael & Vilray, under exclusive license to Nonesuch Records Inc. ℗ 2023 Rachael & Vilray, under exclusive license to Nonesuch Records Inc.
David Piltch, Bass - Greg Calbi, MasteringEngineer - Steve Fallone, MasteringEngineer - Rouble Kapoor, Assistant Recording Engineer - Joe La Barbera, Drums - Rachael Price, Vocals - Dan Knobler, Producer, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Rachael & Vilray, MainArtist - Vilray, Guitar, Writer - Jacob Zimmerman, Alto Saxophone
© 2023 Rachael & Vilray, under exclusive license to Nonesuch Records Inc. ℗ 2023 Rachael & Vilray, under exclusive license to Nonesuch Records Inc.
David Piltch, Bass - Greg Calbi, MasteringEngineer - Steve Fallone, MasteringEngineer - Larry Goldings, Piano - Rouble Kapoor, Assistant Recording Engineer - Joe La Barbera, Drums - Dan Barrett, Trombone - Rachael Price, Vocals - Dan Knobler, Producer, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Rachael & Vilray, MainArtist - Vilray, Guitar, Writer - Jim Ziegler, Trumpet - Nate Ketner, Tenor Saxophone - Jacob Zimmerman, Arranger, Clarinet
© 2023 Rachael & Vilray, under exclusive license to Nonesuch Records Inc. ℗ 2023 Rachael & Vilray, under exclusive license to Nonesuch Records Inc.
David Piltch, Bass - Greg Calbi, MasteringEngineer - Steve Fallone, MasteringEngineer - Larry Goldings, Organ, Celeste Piano - Rouble Kapoor, Assistant Recording Engineer - Joe La Barbera, Drums - Dan Barrett, Trombone - Rachael Price, Vocals - Dan Knobler, Producer, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Rachael & Vilray, MainArtist - Vilray, Guitar, Writer - Jim Ziegler, Trumpet - Nate Ketner, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone - Jacob Zimmerman, Arranger, Clarinet
© 2023 Rachael & Vilray, under exclusive license to Nonesuch Records Inc. ℗ 2023 Rachael & Vilray, under exclusive license to Nonesuch Records Inc.
David Piltch, Bass - Greg Calbi, MasteringEngineer - Steve Fallone, MasteringEngineer - Larry Goldings, Piano - Rouble Kapoor, Assistant Recording Engineer - Rachael Price, Vocals - Dan Knobler, Producer, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Rachael & Vilray, MainArtist - Vilray, Guitar, Vocals, Writer
© 2023 Rachael & Vilray, under exclusive license to Nonesuch Records Inc. ℗ 2023 Rachael & Vilray, under exclusive license to Nonesuch Records Inc.
David Piltch, Bass - Greg Calbi, MasteringEngineer - Steve Fallone, MasteringEngineer - Larry Goldings, Piano - Rouble Kapoor, Assistant Recording Engineer - Joe La Barbera, Drums - Dan Barrett, Trombone - Dan Knobler, Producer, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Rachael & Vilray, MainArtist - Vilray, Guitar, Vocals, Writer - Jim Ziegler, Trumpet - Nate Ketner, Tenor Saxophone - Jacob Zimmerman, Arranger, Alto Saxophone
© 2023 Rachael & Vilray, under exclusive license to Nonesuch Records Inc. ℗ 2023 Rachael & Vilray, under exclusive license to Nonesuch Records Inc.
David Piltch, Bass - Greg Calbi, MasteringEngineer - Steve Fallone, MasteringEngineer - Larry Goldings, Organ, Celeste Piano - Rouble Kapoor, Assistant Recording Engineer - Joe La Barbera, Drums - Dan Barrett, Trombone - Rachael Price, Vocals - Dan Knobler, Producer, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Rachael & Vilray, MainArtist - Vilray, Guitar, Writer - Jim Ziegler, Trumpet - Nate Ketner, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone - Jacob Zimmerman, Arranger, Clarinet
© 2023 Rachael & Vilray, under exclusive license to Nonesuch Records Inc. ℗ 2022 Rachael & Vilray, under exclusive license to Nonesuch Records Inc.
David Piltch, Bass - Greg Calbi, MasteringEngineer - Steve Fallone, MasteringEngineer - Larry Goldings, Piano - Rouble Kapoor, Assistant Recording Engineer - Joe La Barbera, Drums - Rachael Price, Vocals - Dan Knobler, Producer, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Rachael & Vilray, MainArtist - Vilray, Guitar, Writer
© 2023 Rachael & Vilray, under exclusive license to Nonesuch Records Inc. ℗ 2023 Rachael & Vilray, under exclusive license to Nonesuch Records Inc.
Greg Calbi, MasteringEngineer - Mack Gordon, Writer - Steve Fallone, MasteringEngineer - Harry Revel, Writer - Larry Goldings, Piano - Rouble Kapoor, Assistant Recording Engineer - Rachael Price, Vocals - Dan Knobler, Producer, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Rachael & Vilray, MainArtist - Vilray, Guitar, Vocals
© 2023 Rachael & Vilray, under exclusive license to Nonesuch Records Inc. ℗ 2023 Rachael & Vilray, under exclusive license to Nonesuch Records Inc.
David Piltch, Bass - Greg Calbi, MasteringEngineer - Steve Fallone, MasteringEngineer - Larry Goldings, Celeste Piano - Rouble Kapoor, Assistant Recording Engineer - Joe La Barbera, Drums - Dan Barrett, Trombone - Rachael Price, Lead Vocals - Dan Knobler, Producer, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Rachael & Vilray, MainArtist - Vilray, Guitar, Writer - Jim Ziegler, Trumpet - Nate Ketner, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone - Jacob Zimmerman, Clarinet
© 2023 Rachael & Vilray, under exclusive license to Nonesuch Records Inc. ℗ 2023 Rachael & Vilray, under exclusive license to Nonesuch Records Inc.
Album review
Harking back to the jazz of the 1940s and '50s, Rachael & Vilray's sophomore album, 2023's I Love a Love Song!, is a delightfully romantic and swinging homage to the golden era of traditional pop. Showcasing the talents of singer Rachael Price and singer/guitarist/songwriter Vilray Blair Bolles, Rachael & Vilray initially met while students at Boston's New England Conservatory before reconnecting around 2015 over their shared love of jazz standards and Tin Pan Alley pop. Although they've performed classic standards together (here, they take on Mack Gordon and Harry Revel's "Goodnight, My Love"), it's their knack for crafting their own swooning, literate songs in the traditional style of composers like Cole Porter and Johnny Mercer that makes their work so uniquely compelling. It's a vibe they debuted on 2019's Rachael & Vilray and which they further perfect here. Even if their songs weren't so good (and they are) Price and Bolles can sing the heck out of a tune. Although best known for her funk-infused pop with Lake Street Dive, Price is a trained jazz singer whose dusky style evokes the cool, West Coast sound of icons like June Christy and Peggy Lee. Equally evocative, Bolles' warm, matter of fact tone brings to mind a relaxing blend of Dean Martin and Perry Como. They take turns leading songs throughout the album, often trading choruses, or as on the magical, Count Basie-esque "Just Two," sing in close harmony á la vocal groups like the Modernaires. Other notable songs full of wry, melodic wordplay pop up throughout, as on Bolles' "Why Do I" in which Price compares her relationship woes to the animal world, singing "clams to my knowledge don't sigh/and moths ain't left wondering why/each time their fellow flies out, they needn't weep their eyes out/so why do I?" Also adding to the air of stylistic legitimacy are the duo's stellar backing ensemble featuring pianist Larry Goldings, bassist David Piltch, and drummer Joe La Barbera. Also joining them again is saxophonist/arranger Jacob Zimmerman and his horn section, all of which add to the old-school nightclub vibes Rachael & Vilray are going for.
© Matt Collar /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 13 track(s)
- Total length: 00:45:43
- Main artists: Rachael & Vilray
- Label: Nonesuch
- Genre: Jazz
© 2023 Rachael & Vilray, under exclusive license to Nonesuch Records Inc. ℗ 2023 Rachael & Vilray, under exclusive license to Nonesuch Records Inc.
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