This Is What Love Does
This Is What Love Does de Enoch Smith Jr. a fost lansat pe 28.08.2026.
Enoch Smith Jr. lansează albumul ‘This Is What Love Does’, un omagiu adus familiei sale, cu piese originale care explorează teme de dragoste și triumf. Albumul include nouă melodii, dintre care șapte sunt originale, și este caracterizat printr-un ton optimist și plin de viață.
This album features nine songs, of which seven are originals, exploring themes of family, love, triumph, and grief. The tracks include tributes to Smith’s daughters with songs like ‘L’appel du Solitaire (Drew’s Song)’, ‘Little Z’, and ‘Imani’. Additionally, ‘Pop’s Lament’ reflects on conversations with his father, while ‘A Time for Love’ celebrates his parents’ marriage. The album also includes a rendition of the Kern-Hammerstein standard ‘All the Things You Are’.
The lead-off track, ‘Let’s Make It Clear’, establishes the album’s roots in blues and swing, while ‘When I Think of You’ pays homage to the Washington, DC go-go scene and the influence of Chick Corea on Smith’s composition style. The album is characterized by a joyful lilt, with an optimistic current running through its music, even in introspective moments.
Enoch Smith Jr. is joined by his usual collaborators, bassist Kai Gibson and drummer Logan Bogdan, creating a cohesive trio reminiscent of the great Oscar Peterson Trio. The album showcases Smith’s storytelling ability through music, weaving a tapestry of family tributes and personal reflections.
- Artist: Enoch Smith Jr.
