KLT’s new album, Beauty of Change, released on Jazz Family in May 2024, is a captivating exploration of emotions wrapped in a sophisticated jazz soundscape. Led by vocalist Jessy Elsa Palma, the KLT trio collaborates with a range of talented musicians to create a global listening experience.
The album opens with “Special Guest. “ Relaxing piano melodies intertwine with haunting orchestral strings by the Taiwan-based Interestring Quartet. Palma’s rich voice, laced with a touch of vibrato, carries sincerity, yearning and loneliness, and draws the listener into the emotional core of the album.
Beauty of Change showcases Palma’s impressive vocal range in “Life is a Long Road,” where she delivers breathy, airy vocals that float over a slow piano and rustling percussion by Jérôme Calciné and Thierry Faroppa from La Réunion. The bridge features trumpet contributions from Daphnis Moglia recorded in New York, which flourish with depth.
A shift in mood arrives with “I Belong to You,” a romantic and soulful duet featuring The Joyful KeY. Their contrasting vocals, his deep and hers delicate, create a beautiful harmony as they weave a tale of devotion and love.
The album concludes with a surprising twist. “Locked in Paradise – JANOLS Remix” takes the original song and single and transforms it completely. The brooding undertone and groovy beat replace the original’s orchestral elements and Palma’s soaring vocals with catchy verses.
Listen to KLT’s orchestral and majestic Beauty of Change that features the best musical talents around the world.
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Review by Naomi Joan