Carlton West, a singer from Brisbane, brings the spirit of jazz's golden age to vivid life and texture in “When Jackie Plays,” a unique grace that melds nostalgia with a contemporary cinematic sheen. In "When Jackie Plays," Carlton West transports you to a smoky Harlem jazz nightclub, evoking a place where time ceases to exist and stories and experiences abound like bourbon.
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Read more →This song recounts the story of Jackie, a Harlem saxophonist, whose music cuts a line through the noise of prejudice and pain. As West recounts, “When Jackie plays, the city listens,” you can almost hear the sax weeping behind the cloak of a dim night club and the post-party group of barely spoken applause in the aftermath of her song. West’s deep baritone wraps the melody in a fine, velvety touch, while the noted warmth of Nat King Cole harmonizes with the sophistication of Michael Bublé.
West composed “When Jackie Plays” with swinging brass lines, brushed drums, and sultry upright bass to create a sound that is intimate yet expansive. Each instrument wants to live and be in tune with West’s elegant storytelling through song. Very much, Carlton West is the embodiment of this living spirit. As the tentpole of his forthcoming debut album, Velvet Voice, “When Jackie Plays” assures that the classic swing and storytelling of generous hearts still have a role to play in today's musical willingness. This is a cinematic experience of time travelling back to Jess's golden nights.
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