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Chrys Weedon<\/strong> | Entertainment Editor<\/span><\/p>\n That\u2019s right folks, Jeff Goldblum \u2014 America\u2019s sweetheart, apple of my eye \u2014 released an album Nov. 9 and ushered in a new age, breaking music history into two parts: before Goldblum\u2019s honeyed, soulful piano, and after.<\/span><\/p>\n Accompanying the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, Jeff brings us a 14 track album of jazz classics, including \u201cCantaloupe Island\u201d and \u201cStraighten Up and Fly Right.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe Capitol Studio Sessions\u201d is a recreation of the orchestra\u2019s weekly variety show, held at LA\u2019s Rockwell Table and Stage in Capitol studios. All the tracks were performed in front of a live audience, lending a speakeasy, intimate feel to the songs. Full of improv comedy and playful ribbing, Goldblum\u2019s personality glows. <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI love improvising and that feeling of communication and interplay, it\u2019s one of the cornerstones of my acting technique. I see my music in the same way,\u201d Goldblum commented in a press release about the album.<\/span><\/p>\n Playing alongside Jeff are other famous names: Irish singer Imelda May, former \u201cAmerican Idol\u201d contender Haley Reinhart, and awarded trumpetest Till Br\u00f6nner to name a few.<\/span><\/p>\n Some may think that Jeff Goldblum would not measure up to these talented musicians. I am offended that some hypothetical person would ever say such a thing. Goldblum not only holds his own among his fellow orchestra members, he thrives. If no one knew it was in fact Goldblum on piano, one would think they were simply listening to a talented Jazz band.<\/span><\/p>\n Goldblum\u2019s jazz piano rarely commands the focus of any song, except maybe in \u201cI Wish I Knew (How it Would Feel to be Free)\u201d and \u201cCaravan.\u201d But that is true of most jazz standards, in which the saxophones and horns take center stage. Piano adds another complex layer to any jazz performance, filling out a group\u2019s sound. This album is no different \u2014 Goldblum adds his own skillful flair to each song, but doesn\u2019t try to hog the spotlight like any less professional and less experienced musician would.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Overall rating:<\/strong> I strongly recommend this album to anyone and everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Contact the author at howlentertainment@wou.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n