Album Review: Strange Meadowlark from Mark Christian Miller
Album: Strange Meadowlark Artist: Mark Christian Miller Label: Self-Released Release Date: February 6, 2026 Website: www.markchristianmiller.com Jazz vocalist and Los Angeles native Mark Christian Miller releases his fourth album as a bandleader Strange Meadowlark . In true crooner fashion, Miller blends vintage swing with modern sensibilities, engaging listeners by directing the lyrics to his audience, creating an intimacy that is magnetic. His re-iterations of jazz standards display an amore for swing. His phrasing is stylized and charming. His delivery is upbeat and lyrical, in sync with the rhythmic swells. His resonance is nuanced and animated, demonstrated in his rendition of "Mister Kicks." A whistling flute embellishes "You Make Me Feel So Young" with elegant furls, turning reflective through the title track, accentuating the warm serenade. The wandering ruminations of the saxophone ...