ALBUM REVIEW: SUSANA LANG - LENTON,'Give It A Try':

Stressed? Long day at the office? Then sit back and relax to the multi-flavoured tones of Susana Lang – Lenton. Guitar playing, jazz singing, native of the Canary Islands, now making an impact on London stages. ‘Give It A Try’ is a groove soaked album, full of style, sophistication and as smooth as a Milk Tray advert. Produced to a glistening finish, her individual vocal talent backed by a band tighter than Johnny Borrel’s jeans, to witch she adds her guitar playing at various points (to the band, not the jeans!) to give the overall sound warmth and depth. Collectively they move seamlessly through Latin, soul, funk and lounge vibes like a knife through butter. With hints of Skye Edwards (ex-Morcheeba) and Madeleine Peyroux, balanced with that slight Spanish inflection, Susana’s voice is an interesting twist on your average female jazz vocalist. It has charisma and soul, character and confidence in abundance, a real focal point for the songs, not just part of the canvas. Lyrically her songs are light-hearted and uplifting mantras to melt away your troubles and enjoy life’s pleasures as you dance the night away. Then walks you home to ambient-lit moods and musings of romance. ‘Give It A Try’ will take you from the doldrums to the dance floor, to a romantic candlelight dinner without stopping to take a breath. My advice? Give it a try; I think you just might like it! By Martin Kendrick Label: Unsigned