Patrick Arena Wing "Captured Alive" CD Review

CD Review "Captured Alive"  Artist: Patrick Arena Review By: Len Rogers      Like the song, "I like my jazz hot". Patrick Arena has brought just that to a grateful listener with, "Captured Alive". Smooth style and a wonderful understanding of the jazz concept of voice, being an "instrument" in the overall musical piece make for a delightful "jazzed" experience. Arena's vocal abilities and interpretations are outstanding. That being  excellent and literally "OUT'standing. Patrick brings his world to his music with wit and

 nuance. Obvious and there however, the perspective is his music. A welcome marriage of talent and personal knowledge. This is one marriage no one can nor will want to deny!

     A bountiful eleven tracks, (plus two bonus tracks), make "Captured Alive" tasty, fulfilling, and a generous sampling of the dynamic talents of this seasoned and saucy entertainer. This live recording captures the energized mutual relationship Patrick establishes with his audience. Opening with strong, empowering, and accapella (We Open Doors), Arena maintains a personal tradition of grounding himself onstage. An anthem of intense depth and sensation, Patrick delivers with mesmerizing presence, (and that's difficult to do on a CD), which is enriched by his vocal strength. You know you are in for something different, and you are. The something is good people, very good. Think musical rafting on a river of dancing, jazzy music. Arena carries you along and you are glad for the ride. 

     Nine of the songs included are Arena written and or co-written. You do have a healthy listen in to who the man Patrick Arena is, and his message. Like the overall style and composure of "Captured Alive", the messages are wildly diverse. Delivered with sensitivity as with the afore mentioned "We Open Doors" or with quirky very "Naw'lins" sounding "Hot Dog". Patrick keeps it real, exciting, and jazz. Personal flare and style have always lent themselves well to jazz and Patrick Arena does not miss that point. Patrick's covers of classics like; "Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans", "Doodlin", and or "Orange Colored Sky" provide an excellent means of measurement, by wonderful vocal comparison, of Patrick's abilities to standards and delivery. "Captured Alive" leaves you wanting more, just another example of the Arena charm and performance understanding. 

      Check out Patrick's website for information and to get your copy of Patrick's music!!!!

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