Album Review: DNA from Mon David
Album: DNA (David-Nelson-Agreement) Artists: Mon David and Josh Nelson Label: Dash Hoffman Records Website: mondavid.net joshnelsonmusic.com Vocalist Mon David expresses the emotional depth of songs through the vibrant inflections in his voice. A strapping crooner, David's latest release DNA is his collaboration with pianist Josh Nelson. The acronym stands for David-Nelson-Agreement, a title that describes their collaboration and insight into what audiences will hear. What audiences will hear is David and Nelson's refashioning of jazz standards and original straight-ahead jazz-inspired tunes, giving them a bright torchlight gleam. David lulls the listener into a blissful state through tracks like "Here's To Life" and "You Must Believe in Spring." The gentle strokes of Nelson's keys shroud David's vocal inflections in sheaths of tender glitter....