A vibrant jazz and sophisti-pop glow shines on “Breaking the Ice,” a track from pianist and composer Jon Gold, based in Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania. The opening track to his new album Chasing Echos, “Breaking the Ice” does precisely as its title implies — immersing listeners right away with an approachable and brightly melodic stylishness, enamoring in its array of expressive brass, flourishing woodwind, and harmonious vocal elements. In addition to Gold, a variety of notably talented players feature on the track — including bassist Mark Egan, background vocalist Marina Marchi, and drummer Mauricio Zottarelli.
Gold’s consuming piano work aligns beautifully with colorful percussion right away, then gearing into Marchi’s lovely vocal additions, which play like a bursting rhythmic element. Saxophone, flute, and horns weave in gracefully throughout, and a trickling piano lead proves especially compelling around the three-minute turn. A jazzy rhythmic backbone persists enjoyably throughout, while the illuminated vocals and amiable orchestral breeziness exude a free-flowing entrancement. “Breaking the Ice” is amongst the many highlights on Chasing Echos, which is streaming in full below:
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The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Rainy Days and Late Night Drives.
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