CD Review: Katherine Farnham "Alquimia"

 Vocalist, Pianist, Arranger and Composer Katherine Farnham has released her first Latin Jazz CD, "Alquimia".  The first song on the CD that I listened to was "Tango" and I was knocked out by her powerful and clear voice.  The last time I reacted this way to a new voice was after I heard Christina Aguilera sing at age 15.  Katherine Farnham has one of the brightest new voices singing today and singing is only one of her talents.  She composes wonderful music and lyrics and then combines them with creative arrangements.  She is on her way to becoming a megastar.  Katherine gathered 9 songs for this album, some originals and some popular Latin songs.  Two songs I have attached were written and arranged by Katherine Farnham.   Katherine has the ability to sing in four-octaves and is classically trained.  Over the past few years she has been awarded twelve music awards and no doubt there will be many more in her future.

"Alquimia" is a Latin Jazz album but its musical qualities will call out to you even if you don't speak Spanish.  Great music and singing needs no translation.  

Katherine's supporting cast includes and features four-time Grammy Nominee Denny Joist,  well known and beloved Latin artist Guinga and Latin Grammy winner Nestor Torres.

This is an outstanding new Jazz CD released by an outstanding young and talented woman!

I have attached two "YouTube" videos for your listening pleasure both composed by Katherine.  The first tune is "Tango" and everything about this song is special, the vocals, the music and the lyrics and the second song is "Discricao".  

                                                                        "Tango"

                                                                         "Discricao"

PLAYERS:

Katherine Farnham- Vocals, Piano,Keyboards, Percussion, Composing and Arranging

Nestor Torres- Flute

Denny Joist, Andres Canola, Guinga- Acoustic & Electric Guitars

Roy Vogt- Bass

Marcus Finnie & Rich Adams- Drums

Andres Canola & RIch Adams- Percussion

PLAYLIST:

1. Tango

2. Onde Esta Meu Amor

3. Discricao

4. A Vox do Mundo

5. Besame Mucho

6. Eternidad

7. So Tinha De Ser Com Voce

8. Discricao (Extended Verison)

9. A Vox do Mundo (Acoustic Version)