Only Love is Jenny Maybee’s Album Out Now
Good Day Noir Family,
Jenny Maybee’s Only Love opens with No Resistance, an elegant piece that instantly sets a refined atmosphere.
Only Love is Jenny Maybee’s Album Out Now
The lush arrangement and compositional style call to mind the sophistication of Sting, while the moody tension could easily place it in a Bond film soundtrack.
This is cinematic music with depth, where every note feels deliberate.
Run steps into jazz-inflected territory, conjuring visions of steam rising from New York streets on a dusky evening. Its laid-back groove pairs perfectly with Maybee’s smooth delivery, creating a mood that’s urban and intimate. The bluesy edge of On My Way offers a striking contrast, opening with a tremolo guitar reminiscent of Nancy Sinatra before sliding into a smoky, blues-driven rhythm. Here, Maybee’s vocal clarity becomes the centerpiece, wrapping the listener in warmth.
Love Let Me In channels the cinematic storytelling of Gustavo Santaolalla, with a haunting atmosphere that slowly expands in intensity. Like The Sun shifts gears with a hypnotic bass groove and a sunset glow, blending 80s funk-pop textures that recall Lionel Richie’s smooth, rhythmic warmth.
The retro flair continues in Eat My Ash, where 70s/80s-inspired rhythms drive a track that invites movement. Maybee’s crystalline voice soars over layered harmonies, delivering a performance that feels liberated. This Is My Life stands out with its panned background vocals and buoyant bassline, locking tightly with the drums in a funk groove that feels timeless yet fresh.
The album closes with its title track, Only Love. Stripped to voice and piano, the song’s intimacy is magnetic—seductive in its restraint, evoking the cinematic charm of a lounge performance, with hints of the sultry mystique of Jessica Rabbit.
Only Love is a masterful blend of noir, jazz, funk, and cinematic pop—a collection that feels classic while maintaining its own unique identity.
Only Love is Jenny Maybee’s Album Out Now!
Sophisticated!
Jenny Maybee, hailing from San Francisco, United States, is the creative force behind the mesmerizing Original Album, Only Love. As a jazz pianist, vocalist, and composer, Jenny showcases her talent by composing and arranging all the music on the album. Teaming up with GRAMMY-winning co-producer/engineer Isha The Mad Scientist Erskine, Jenny brings her envisioned sound to life. Supported by a talented ensemble including drummer Nick Carico, bassist Ariane Cap, and background vocals by Larry Batiste, Jenny Maybee’s powerful vocals and keyboards shine through in this captivating release.
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