In honor of the warmer days and nights to come, world-famous jazz singer Sharon Marie Cline puts a new spin on a classic song from the Great American Songbook. "Summertime," her most recent single with singer James Love, is more than just a cover, it's a lively new version that is full of warmth, personality, and a carefree sense of joy.
Cline's version of "Summertime" is more like a beautiful garden party at golden hour, bright, lively, and effortlessly stylish. The producer and arranger, Todd Hunter, creates a modern soundscape with rich textures and a smooth rhythm that lets the melody grow rather than die.
Cline's lively, emotional voice moves through the arrangement with ease, giving it a sense of playful warmth instead of sad longing. The lively back-and-forth between Cline and James Love, who adds background harmonies, provides the recording with depth and a soulful lift, making it both charming and sophisticated.
"Summertime" goes from being a sad song to a party song, a soundtrack for sunny rooftops, beach trips, and lazy afternoons when anything seems possible. In this release, Sharon Marie Cline shows she can honor tradition while making it her own. This version is more than just music for jazz fans, it has a seasonal feel. It gets there on time, has a happy sound, and a catchy beat.