Cool cat

"There are three musical threads throughout the album: Oscher-led blues, Oscher-supported blues, and jazz. The blues tracks, are across the board, fantastic. Just about all are written by Oscher and while the songwriting doesn't break much, or any, new ground, the production and performances are stunning ... The jazz tracks, all instrumental, are fine, and even catchy, but much less compelling. Especially given the quality of each and every vocal performance on the record. The jazz tracks are interesting because they reflect another side of Oscher, but they might not hold up to repeated listenings".

"Pianist/vocalist Paul Oscher puts out an album and single that has him in a bluesy and rootsy mood on this collection of indigo'd originals ... He recites poems and tells stories between some of the songs, digging into the 50s R&B scene on "Poor Man Blues" and doing the Stroll on "Hide Out Baby."This two part "Cool Cat" has pianist/vocalist Paul Oscher bringing in an easy New Orleans feel to the rich and laid back blues. His voice is well worn and traveled ...".

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