Luminoso's new album, 3-2-1!, is an exuberant triumph that breathes new life into jazz-pop fusion. Led by pianist-composer Brian Clemens and magnetic vocalist Francesca Confortini, the album delivers a collection of songs that are sophisticated and joyous. Right from the first notes of the radiant title track, “3-2-1 (I’m in Love With You),” the album beams with confidence. Handclaps, playful horn lines, and Confortini’s velvet-smooth vocals transport listeners into a world where old-school jazz charm meets upbeat, contemporary flair.
What sets 3-2-1! apart is its fearless genre blending. The lush cabaret appeal of earlier jazz is invigorated by R&B grooves and Latin-tinged flair, never losing its melodic heart. “The Best That I’ve Found” is a standout, channeling ‘90s pop-soul energy through a jazz prism that feels sleek yet deeply emotional. It’s the kind of track you find yourself humming hours later.
Confortini’s vocal delivery is the soul of the album. Whether crooning in sultry whispers or riding full-band crescendos, her presence is captivating. Clemens’ arrangements, meanwhile, are sparkling with wit and warmth, full of little musical surprises that reward repeat listens.
With 3-2-1!, Luminoso proves they’re not just another jazz-pop act but a fresh force in a genre that refuses to sit still.
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