Soaring vocals, stellar musical performances, and an upbeat
vibe are the essence of this exciting debut album by Erin Krebs.
Love Always Wins is comprised of eleven original songs
presented in a variety of styles from start to finish- from traditional Jazz to
soulful R&B and gritty Blues. Listeners will be tapping thier feet to the
swing tunes, falling for the ballads, and groovin' with the R&B songs.
Erin has always been influenced by the Great American
Songbook and traditional Blues styles. The songs and arrangements are
reminiscent of those traditions, but with a modern twist. Her lyrics are honest
and somehow familiar, because they are about things we encounter in everyday
life.
The recording process was also influenced by the Jazz and
Blues masters of the past, with the musicians all working together in the
moment. Love Always Wins takes you back to that simpler time, and it works
because Erin assembled an amazing group of talented and award-winning
musicians.
Love Always Wins kicks off with "Love Ride", a
swinging tune with virtuosic solo work, then melts into one of the album's ballads,
"Fall Song", featuring Mark Martin on piano. "It's You, My
Love" is a light Latin-inspired tune, and one of two songs where Erin
plays flute. Next up is a minor swing tune, "I See You", where you'll
hear some word-painting with the melody and lyrics and some playful
improvisations before getting to "My Favorite Day", another Latin
Jazz style tune featuring Justin Zopel on bass. "One Summer Day", a
beautiful ballad, is stripped down to just Erin accompanied by her partner and
guitarist, Jeff Johnston.
The band is swinging with a catchy melody on
"Count on the Blues" before getting soulful on the slow-jam of the
album, "When Love Comes to Play", which features Stephan Cooper on
tenor sax. "Ahead of the Game" is an up-beat catchy R&B tune
featuring a fantastic solo by Brian Gruselle on Hammond organ who is also
featured on the next tune. "The Man I Want" is a fast Blues Swing
with a blazing tenor sax solo. Erin lays it all out on the final track
"Love Always Wins" a soulful Blues-inspired song with a stellar
guitar solo by Jeff Johnston.
Those that have seen Erin Krebs perform know that when she
sings, she sings from her soul. Her performances are genuine and heartfelt, and
audiences feel an instant connection to her and her music. New listeners will
sense that same incredible energy, and it resonates in the performances on this
album, Love Always Wins.
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