JazzTimes (p.113) - "It's a cunning collection of a dozen tracks, mostly covers, that serves as sort of sampler to demonstrate Vasandani's impressive versatility."
Composer: Sachal Vasandani.
Personnel: Sachal Vasandani (vocals); Jeb Patton (piano); David Wong (acoustic bass); Quincy Davis (drums).
Additional personnel: Doug Wamble (guitar); Marcus Printup (trumpet); Stefon Harris (marimba).
Perhaps distracted by his tousle-haired good looks, critical comparisons have likened newcomer Sachal Vasandani to Harry Connick, Jr., but the jazz crooner's light, reedy voice owes more to breezier singers like Kenny Rankin and Michael Franks. On his excellent debut album, the New York City-based vocalist, backed by a cracker-jack band, tackles both jazz standards ("I Can't Give You Anything But Love") and intelligent originals, creating an enticing package and a running start towards stardom.