Search - Matthew Criscuolo :: Streets of New York

this cd is matt's debut record. he comes out strong with 6 of the 9 songs being originals. what makes this album special is that it seems to appeal to just about everybody. the melodies are played in harmony by three horns: alto sax, tenor sax, and trumpet. for this reason, it has a full and rich sound. they're smart arrangements with latin jazz feels , some real progreesive sounds, and hard driving tunes as well. basically something for everybody. the first 2 tunes have a vibrant latin feel that you could dance to. the third tune "afraid of love" is right out of the fifties pulling at your heart strings. "reservation" is contemplative and introspective. "swing street" and "pier 39" are real swingers with interesting harmonies. "wait" is from the musical sweeney todd and is very rhythmic and swinging and quite interesting. Lastly, "it never enetered my mind" will touch that tender side of you as it's a beautiful ballad poignantly presented by matt. this is a cd that you'll likely play when you have friends over ( guarantee they'll ask who's playing) . It is recorded the old fashioned way on 2" tape , not digitally, so it has a texture and warmth that transmits nicely. you will love this cd :)