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Jason Vitelli: Head Above Tide

by Paul Naser
April 28, 2018

jny: New York-based artist Jason Vitelli should be highly commended for his efforts at blending songwriting with interesting musical forms and arrangements (think Steely Dan), a sound that is too often avoided. Rooted in his experience as a composer for film, Vitelli's music often has a theatrical sound. His baritone voice set against the sparse production recalls a musical theater production on more than one occasion. His third full-length release, Head Above Tide, explores many styles. From reggae ...