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In a time when production gloss and short-lived trends are everywhere, Jodi DiPiazza's new release, "It's So Clear," feels like walking into a softly lit room where melody leads, and emotion stays. The piano-led vocal recording is both timeless and refreshingly new, reminding us that honesty never goes out of style. It is based on the modern Great American Songbook.
DiPiazza's piano playing sets the mood, flowing, confident, and harmonically beautiful. The arrangement has warm orchestration that never goes too far. Instead, it cradles her voice in a way that feels planned and very personal. The production is elegant and restrained, it focuses on storytelling rather than spectacle, with the voice in the front and no rush.
DiPiazza's instrument, which he learned to play classically, stands out here. Her voice is clear and polished, but it's her jazz-influenced phrasing that conveys its emotional depth. She leans into melodic lines that have a natural ebb and flow, letting each phrase breathe. The result is a close listening experience that feels more like a confession than a performance.
"It's So Clear" is all about the rare, bright feeling of emotional certainty, the quiet, but undeniable, feeling of love fully understood. The melody flows romantically, with harmonic changes that feel sophisticated without being too flashy. Every musical choice makes the main point: clarity, not chaos.