Anders Holst - Soho Suite

If you don't recognize the name, it is because Anders Holst is a musician and not a winery.  I was recently asked about the types of music that I listen to while enjoying a nice glass of wine.  Of course that is a hard answer as there are so many genre's of music that fit with wine, food, vineyards, and that special person you are hopefully sharing the wine with.  Until I was contacted and asked to review his music, I had never heard of Mr. Holst.  He is originally from Gothenburg Sweden, but now resides in the Soho section of Manhattan.  Only fitting, his third and newest album which will be released tomorrow is titled Soho Suite.  This smooth jazz is recommended for all adults who have endured the journey of love as well as those who are currently looking for love.   The lyrics will touch your heart and bring back memories from your past or current relationships.  "Love Surrender" reminds us of when we got tired of all the short-term relationships and wanted to settle down.  In this journey we have all had our hearts broken and the feeling of not being able to move forward but "Time is Not Waiting".  "To Forgive is Divine" reminds us of that terrible feeling of hurting that one special person and hoping they will take you back.  Many of us can relate to most, if not all, of these chapters in our own relationships.  All the lyrics were written either by Anders Holst or in collaboration.  One exception was the remake of "I Keep Forgettin" (Michael McDonald).  In his previous album Romantika, Mr. Holst recorded a wonderful jazzy remake of Billy Joel's All About Soul.  This album earned him a nomination for International Male Vocalist of the Year in the 2010 Smooth Jazz Awards along with Michael Buble, Seal and Matt Dusk.  As Quincy Jones stated "his honest and original love songs can give romantic music a brand new chance.  Do your heart a favor and check him out".   Anders will be opening and closing Sing For Hope's "Pianos in the Park" program, which will place over 80 pianos for public use in NYC parks.  Going back to wine, this album could be paired with red or white and shared with the one you love.  As a special offer from Nidhi Thapar at Two Sheps That Pass, I will have a free CD sent out to the first reader who responds.  You can also go to http://www.andersholst.com/ to hear samples of his music.  Soho Suite will be available on Amazon, iTunes, Napster, eMusic, Rhapsody and Spotify.