Timeless melodies often have a way of surprising us, and internationally acclaimed soulful jazz vocalist Sharon Marie Cline adds new life to one of America’s most treasured anthems with her new single, “Cheek To Cheek.”
Cline brings a vivid new personality to the song and doesn’t just rehash a known classic in an exhilarating Cha Cha beat. The outcome is a performance that's full of rhythm, passion, charm, and a playful spirit that breathes new life into this great jazz standard.
"Cheek To Cheek" has always been a very romantic experience, but this new approach adds another level. The energetic rhythm section gives the tune a celebratory feel, and the deep jazz leanings Cline is known for keep the warmth and sophistication one expects from such a classic composition.
There is an ineluctable sense of fun running through the notion. Cline’s approach to the classic is not to regard it as something that exists only in the past, but to give it a joyous and modern vibe. The Cha Cha influence lends the song a sense of movement and personality, making it just right for listeners who want something romantic but not too chaste.