Album Review: Whyte Witchcraft from Ronny Whyte
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 m...