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Jonathan Karrant: Live

By Jim Olin
April 27, 2019
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Jonathan Karrant is a soulful vocalist with a broad melodic reach, showcasing his might in this concert in Las Vegas at the globally-renowned Smith Center. The album combines standards and lesser-known fare, each given a smooth, appealing rendition.

Karrant is certainly a dynamic performer as this show vividly showcases. This beautiful concert document is a sublime example of Karrant's tuneful vocal delivery and amazing range. His voice is sultry, yet dynamic and confident, achieving a rich tone and a unique twist.

This concert unfolds over the span of 15 recordings, including Karrant's inspired versions of classics like "Feeling Good," as well as "Love for Sale," "No Moon at All," and 'Where Do You Start," among others. Karrant can reach astonishing highs with his voice, but he can also switch to a beautiful lower register, reminiscent of legends like

Frank Sinatra

vocals
1915 - 1998

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Track Listing

Almost Like Being in Love (Live); Charade (Live); Feeling Good (Live); Nature Boy (Live); No Moon at All (Live); Love for Sale (Live); Kissing a Fool (Live); Night Life (Live) [feat. Chadwick Johnson]; As Long as I Live (Live); Where Do You Start (Live); Cold (Live); Upside Down (Live); Teach Me Tonight (Live); Twisted (Live); The Curtain Falls (Live).

Personnel

Jonathan Karrant

vocals

Jonathan Karrant: Vocals; Jason Corpuz: Piano; David Ostrem: Bass; Paul Ringenbach: Drums; Charles McNeal: Saxophonist.

Album information

Title: Live | Year Released: 2018 | Record Label: Self Produced

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