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4.5
Gabs Sings Babs
Gabi Epstein, singer
Self-produced (October 2022)
Jazz cabaret star Gabi Epstein is enjoying well-deserved praise for the beauty and intelligence she radiates on stage and in the studio. Growing up in a supportive musical family that breathes in unison, Gabi rocketed through the McGill University Bachelor of Music program in record time, to the delight of her fans across Canada. Her latest release, Gabs Sings Babs, is a musical treasure.
Gabi captures the universal markers: ambition, longing, hope, coping with loss. She covers with enhancements the songs of Barbra Streisand. Kudos to her group of fantastic musicians: Mark Camilleri on piano, Ross MacIntyre on bass, Tony Zorzi on guitar and Ben Riley on drums. Each is an extraordinary professional musician. Coming together, the effect is electric. Their “reimagineered” arrangement is captivating. The rhythm and momentum as well as the vivacious and technically fluent musicianship is are readily apparent throughout.
The compilation speaks to all moods. Don’t Rain on My Parade coaches perseverance; Come Rain or Come Shine exudes optimism; People acknowledges the poignancy of introspection; Second Hand Rose draws empathy and humility; Happy Days Are Here Again features a strong acoustic bass platform to urge looking upwards and shouting hallelujah, while the haunting, heart-wrenching strains of Papa, Can You Hear Me/Avinu Malkeinu are profoundly poignant.
Gabi’s extraordinary abilities to charm, delight, and to inspire laughter and comfort is shared by the company she keeps, her musical backup. Her eclectic style will disarm, delight—and comfort—the listeners.
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