Falbo, Josie
Southport, 2025, CD
Instrument: Female Vocals
Issue: 32.3
Jazz Ruler Type: Ballads, Blues
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 77
O’s Notes: Josie places her voice in front of a large ensemble, including the lush Chrystal String Section. Soloists are plentiful and noteworthy including Chris Sargent (p) on “Autumn Nocturne”, Fareed Hague (g) & Jim Gailloreto (s-sax) on “Flor de Lis”, “Love Dance” with Jeremy Kahn (p), and “I Just Found Out About Love” with Gailloreto (a-sax). Two of the selections are a quintet, notably “Social Call” featuring soloists Falbo, Geoff Bradfield (t-sax), and Steve Million (p).
Publicist: Kate Smith Promotions of Chicago
