jose: Press

...a great example of the way Latin music is influencing Australian song writers. In this album you can find Tango, Salsa, Samba and more. Track one features a pregone in Spanish by percussionist Aykho Akrif and a Trumpet solo by Vlad Khusid. The title track 'In love with you' is a study in the style of Astor Piazzola and includes the bandoneon playing of Michael Kluger a musician of outstanding precision and one of Sydneys foremost Tango lovers and players. Track 9 is a tribute to Sydney guitar player Gino Pengue who also features on the album. This song ends with a Samba section driven by the drumming and percussion of Brazilian Rodrigo Galvao

Jose - In Love With You


Hmm, a set of Latin influenced (torch) songs sung by an Australian who, frankly, can't sing. That'll be me making my excuses and leaving. But hold hard! (oo-err missus). This is actually a wonderful collection of affecting and intimate songs that transcend preconceptions and become part of your life.

Spend some time with songs like "Someone Beautiful" and "Dindi In The Night", and you'll see what I mean. The gruff voice of Jose wraps itself around the words and rhythms, and it all seems to make sense. Best of all is "Sweet Friend", a truly beautiful song. And, hey, where else will you hear a song called "Fat Nazi In The Kitchen"?