Vashon’s Music Life: Hans York in Concert
November 20, 2008 at 1:35 am Leave a comment
Seattle singer-songwriter Hans York will perform at the Havurat Building on Westside Highway on Saturday, November 22 at 7:30 pm. York is an award-winning musician recognized at Texas’ renown Kerrville Music Festival. He is an excellent performer, ranging from folk to jazz to pop, with an extraordinary singing voice and an engaging style. Advance tickets are available at the Vashon Bookshop for $12, at the door for $15.
Kevan Breitinger (Indie-music.com) October 2005, writes:
“… elegant, intuitive, and delightful.”
Hans York’s first English release is elegant, intuitive, and delightful. His many years of global musicianship pay off richly in these engaging and diverse songs. He has assembled a band of players equally sensitive, and together they offer up the distinctive, brilliant music that is the perfectly produced Inside Out.
One of the most compelling traits of this music is its intimacy. York’s vocals are smooth, clear and seductive, reminiscent of Michael Franks. He easily captures your attention alone or in his perfect pairing with the similarly wonderful Elke Diepenbeck. Together they are unstoppable, a sweet force of nature.
There’s a great mix of genres and influences sprinkled throughout the CD. Some flawless waltzes (the definitive “California Waltz”), jazzy pop songs with Brazilian influence, and several eclectic ballads make for a potpourri of perfection. Guest artists are well placed throughout; check out Orville Johnson’s slide guitar work on “Miss You,” and the amazing harp solo on the haunting standout track “Listen to the Moon.” Pardon my rave, but Hans York’s lovely first English album is simply stunning, that’s all there is to it.
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