Jazz Articles about Aaron Akins

About Aaron Akins

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Aaron Akins' music is something out of the ordinary. After all, a voice strongly reminiscent of Nat “King" Cole wrapped up in a sophisticated urban beat is not something heard every day. Stir the ingredients, jazz it up a little, and Aaron Akins might be it. Produced by Darryl Swann (Macy Gray), the singer's second studio album Love is All Around combines the tradition of Great American Songbook. Songs like “Mona Lisa," “Let There be Love" and “Nature Boy" were absolutely ...

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Aaron Akins: Thinking Love

by Esther Berlanga-Ryan
August 20, 2009

Aaron Akins' music is something out of the ordinary. After all, a certain reminiscence of the voice of Nat King" Cole wrapped up in the arms of a sophisticated Urban beat is not something heard every day. Jazz is an alive music. Its rawness leaves an open door for pure artistry to grow and develop at its own speed; and whether it is under the influence of Urban music, a rather elegant hip hop vibe, or a classic ...