In the Wee Hours

I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, In The Wee Hours, by George Cotsirilos, and it's refreshingly beautiful. Opening with lush, A Nameless Poet, George Cotsirilos on nylon string, acoustic guitar flawlessly executes a super opener. Richie Beirach's, Gale, is a nice ballad with a smart, call and response between his single lined statements and chorded responses. With rich tones and and quiet background, very nice. Ellington's, Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me, has classic framing and a minor swing, giving the track a clean approach. Jimmy Van Heusen's Like Someone In Love has a cool, bop feel, with clean articulation and vibrant chords. The track seems to just hang in the air. Matt Dennis' The Night We Called It A Day really nicely showcases Cotsirilos' ability to present the melody on a platter with creative, harmonica garnish. A genuine pleasure to listen to. Wrapping the release is Gordon Jenkins' classic, This Is All I Ask, so nicely illustrated that it is almost harp like. Cotsirilos makes the track his own and his warmth is transmitting through the playing. A definite must hear.