Unlikely Valentine

Ron Boustead

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2017
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Tracks

Unlikely Valentine; Love Potion #9; Coffee; I Won't Scat; Til Now; Autumn Leaves; Love's Carousel; Along Came Betty; I Love My Wife; Love Came on Stealthy Fingers.

Personnel

Album Description

Ron Boustead is a hip, adventurous vocalist with a distinctive and edgy voice. Unlikely Valentine, his fourth CD as a leader, comprises a mix of original tunes, with lyrics by Boustead, and fresh takes on lesser-done standards. Boustead produced his first straight-ahead album 34 years ago. Since then, he’s added a variety of musical styles to his repertoire, including smooth jazz, pop, and soul, but he felt it was now time to make another CD that reflected his evolving tastes and growth as an artist. He also wanted the music to be upbeat and bebop-oriented, yet accessible to people who aren’t necessarily hard core jazz fans. Boustead is a versatile artist who is adept at presenting a wide range of musical styles and emotional tones. Echoes of Mark Murphy, Boustead’s biggest musical influence, can be heard throughout the CD. He’s joined on this project by a Who’s Who of the finest musicians in Southern California. Unlikely Valentine has echoes of bebop and cool, but is firmly rooted in modern jazz.