Just back from a glorious concert @ The Stables with Matt fronting a superb 10 piece orchestra (including 4 strings and harp). Their tribute to mainly Sinatra's music is the best I've heard. Matt makes no attempt to copy the master's style or mannerisms. That sincere, mellow, sparkling voice connected with everyone in the audience. Jane Monheit's contribution to this selection is also a revelation. A New Yorker who tours the world is due at The Cadogan Hall on 19th Nov. as part of the London Jazz Festival with her celebration of the jazz of Judy Garland. These are two vocalists who will guarantee a great night if you are tuned in to their styles.
Love, Love, Love Jane Monheit! She is such a beautiful jazz singer who grabs your attention as soon as she starts to sing. She and Matt Ford put on a wonderful show along with The John Wilson Orchestra. I can listen to this music everyday due to the writers of these beautiful love songs. . .SYLVIA! 9/9/2020
They are all English apparently and they do a good tribute to American songs, they turned out very well, congratulations to them and to the wonderful orchestra of John Wilson
I think probably like a lot of people is that why isn’t this guy better known!? Maybe he don’t want the limelight or fame and the problems that go with it. Shame! He’s quite a talent!
Jane Monheit has a voice that is a little unusual but extremely nice. Ford and Monheit make a terrific duo but then again it's the BBC Proms. I'm a US American and we have great things here in the area of music but no one can do anything as well as the English.
Why back in my youth, Our Love Affair 1957, written by Harry Warren. The rendition heard mostly on radio was sung by Vic Damone. Nat Cole's was the other popular version. Thanks for this beautiful post saluting the 1950's with exception to "It's Magic" sung by Doris Day in a'48 movie Romance On the High Seas.
Why is it that no, one can write songs like this anymore.? Nobody writes a tune ,no clever lyrics .These people sing properly, the music is sublime and I feel sorry for the young today with the rubbish they have to listen to!
Love Jane Monheit! Her voice compares to no other. She is a great singer and so sexy! Matt's voice is as superb as ever. He has a voice you can listen to without getting bored. The songs are supreme! .. SYLVIA! FL 8/15/2020