| "There are fine vocalists spread around the country who do not receive recognition outside the areas where they are located. One such singer is a local New Jerseyite, Jan Findlay. On Don't Explain: Melodious Reflections, Harmonious Connections (Self-produced), Findlay is joined by pianist Tomoko Ohno, guitarist John Zweig and bassist Rick Crane for ten tunes with a variety of musical settings. The full quartet is present on "Blue Skies," "Estate," "What a Difference a Day Made," "Don't Explain," "So Danco Samba," with Findlay and Crane sharing the vocals, and "Here's to Life;" Findlay does "Straighten Up and Fly Right" with Crane and Zweig and Someone to Light Up My Life" with Ohno; Crane vocalizes on "I'm Afraid the Masquerade Is Over" with Ohno and Zweig; and the instrumental trio adds "The End of a Love Affair.;" Findlay's singing is spot on with a voice that is smooth and rangy, and she exhibits magnificent phrasing. Crane has a Chet Baker-like sound and feel to his vocalizing and is a strong presence on bass. Ohno and Zweig are both accomplished accompanists as well as marvelous soloists. There is not much more explaining necessary for Don't Explain other than to say that you will dig it the most! " |
| - Joe Lang (JerseyJazz magazine) |
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