Here’s a cozy duo recording put together by vocalist Karen Oberlin and guitarist Sean Harkness. Oberlin has a rich range that never sounds strained, yet always flexible, and she weaves well around the tasty picking and strumming of Harkness’ acoustic six strings. The song selection is impeccable, emphasizing obscurities that make you wonder why they aren’t better known. The pair deliver folksy takes of tunes like “My One and Only Love” and Paul Simon’s “Train in the Distance,” while keeping with modern composers with a rich take of Joni Mitchell’s bluesy “Love” and a luminescent read of Paul McCartney’s “My Valentine.” Oberlin is comfy and intimate on her intro to “More Than You Know” while Harkness provides some nice picking as he takes on Fred Hersch’s “A Wish” and cleanly strums on “Autumn Nocturne. Well delivered and served.
Miranda Music