It takes an extraordinary artist to re-imagine some of the most beloved songs of the 20th century and completely attribute them. And that is precisely what James Taylor has accomplished with his new album, American Standard. Reminiscing about the best of James's early work, he infuses new sounds and a new meaning into these timeless works of art. Although these 14 carefully chosen interpretations naturally highlight James's warm and unique vocal ability and incomparable musicality, this collection is so unique, it’s the inventive way in which James and his fellow co-producers, long-time collaborator Dave O'Donnell and renowned musician John Pizzarelli approached the project. Unlike most people who have tackled similar subjects, the simple and elegant arrangements of American Standard are based on James's acoustic guitar talent rather than on the piano, and the effect is hypnotic.
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