Jazz Articles about John Vance

John Vance: Dreamsville

by Martin Gladu
December 10, 2007

In love as in song, heartfelt declarations are better served softly whispered into the ear. Out of the marketing gambit dubiously called “lounge jazz" (a most cringing sobriquet), one can nevertheless denote a relation to the authentic art form: its kinship to the great Tin Pan Alley songbook. In a few simple metaphors and verses, these songs' sentimental lyrics and cajoling melodies ease their way into one's soul with a unique mix of grace, elegance and directness of feeling that ...

John Vance: Dreamsville

by Michael P. Gladstone
December 5, 2007

Singer John Vance's It's All Right With Me (Erawan, 2003), was an enjoyable debut; a breath of fresh at a time when Peter Cincotti, Michael Bublé and Harry Connick, Jr., were being touted as the next Male Vocal Jazz Star.

Dreamsville initially appears to be more of the same, consisting of songs from the Great American Songbook, jazz standards and one original composition. A change in personnel gives the album more depth, and Vance, again, provides ...

John Vance: It's All Right With Me

by Michael P. Gladstone
March 1, 2004

Another day dawns and another new male vocalist interpreting the Great American Songbook appears... but here's one who does it right. John Vance, with acting credentials from television, commercials and film, wanted to pursue his muse in becoming a jazz singer in 2001 and has co-produced this collection of twelve tracks. He is a resident in the L.A. area and also appears in local clubs there.

This album is a winner on several levels. Mr.Vance has a pleasant ...