Jazz Song of the Day

There's nothing like an a capella group performing in scarves and flannel shirts to make you feel warm about forthcoming Valentine’s Day. Here, Highline Vocal Jazz creates a special glow with a rendition of “The Nearness of You." Highline is a quintet formed in 2017 by friends living in NYC. In 2022, they were selected as national champions of the prestigious Harmony Sweepstakes a capella festival. In “Nearness," their lush vocal blend gives the impression of one unified instrument, with a preference for sweet harmonizations using 2nds, 6ths and major 7ths. They further display their musicality with the dramatic “wildest dreams" climax at 2:18 and pitch-perfect close arrangement at 2:40. If you’re looking for more up-tempo pieces, search YouTube for Highline’s renditions of “How High the Moon" and “Mas Que Nada." Enjoy, and remember to buy some chocolates for your loved one(s).

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