Vocalist John Finley sings like a veteran that has made a living working the clubs on this stylish
collection of standards and originals. Produced by keyboardist Lou Pomanti, Finley weaves stories backed by Larnell Lewis-Davide Direnzo/dr, Marc Rogers/b, Danny Weis-John Findlay-Sam Pomonti and a variety of vocalist and horn players. He sounds most comfortable when making a mood like a late night saloon as on an intimate take with Pomanti on Charlie Rich’s “Who Will The Next Fool Be” and the noirish “Save Your Love For Me”, going deep, soft and delicate on “The Boys Song”. The musty voiced leader shoes a funky side on the R&B ish popper “I’m On Your Side” and a soulful “Party Party” and “Money Love”. My money’s on the late night tones, but that’s to be expected from a guy who sounds like he’s seen a lot and felt even more.