Album Review: Whyte Witchcraft from Ronny Whyte

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Album:  Whyte Witchcraft
Artist:  Ronny Whyte
Label:  Audiophile
Website:  www.ronnywhyte.com

A prolific singer and songwriter, Ronny Whyte is known for his interpretations of classic swing, blues, and cabaret novelties. His latest release Whyte Witchcraft is a collection of Cy Coleman classics, featuring the Cecilia Coleman Big Band with special guest Eddie Monteiro on accordion.  Jazz vocals performed in the vane of Frank Sinatra, Michael Feinstein, and Harry Connick, Jr. is Whyte's specialty.  His magnet vocals caress the lyrics, emitting an infectious warmth that transcends time.
Whyte displays a simpatico with the moonlit ambience of "Sometime When You're Lonely" that transports the listener to the tranquil beaches of the French Riviera.  The catchy phrasing of his vocals in "Witchcraft" boosts the rhythmic pulse of Mike Campenni's drums, then takes a meandering course through "Sweet Talk," moving along a winding track.

The pondering mood of "On Second Thought" is anchored by the soft pulsating ripples of the piano keys, which transitions to a breezy tempo in "Why Try To Change Me Now" swathe in glistening horns.  The cool strut of Whyte's vocals make numbers like "I've Got Your Number" and "Rules of the Road" surround the listener in earthy serenity, while the calypso tone in the rhythm section of "You Fascinate Me" elevate the listener to a heavenly plane.

Comfy and cozy, Whyte's music is sonically pleasing, caressing the listener's aural senses. He is a man on a mission to keep the tranquil sounds of classic swing, blues, and cabaret novelties in the forefront of people's minds.

Musicians:
Ronny Whyte - Vocals and Piano
CECILIA COLEMAN BIG BAND:
Daniel Glaude - Alto Sax and Flute
Justin Wood - Alto Sax and Flute 
Jeremy Powell - Tenor Saxophone
Elijah Shiffer - Tenor 
Matt Maley - Baritone
Sam Hoyt - Lead Trumpet
Bill Warfield - Trumpet
Pasha Karchevsky - Trumpet
John Eckert - Trumpet
Nick Grinder - Lead Trombone
Mike Fahn - Trombone
Sam Burtis - Trombone 
Joe Randazzo - Trombone  
Cecilia Coleman - Piano
Tim Givens - Bass
Mike Campenni - Drums
Eddie Monteiro - Accordion & Vocalese
Tony Tedesco - Drums

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