Eve Duncan is an award-winning Melbourne singer/songwriter. She makes the sort of cool jazz music that will draw you in right from the get-go. Duncan is backed by her band Who Are These Guys, which consists of Amos Roach (didjeridu), Tony Floyd (drums), Gianni Marinucci (flugelhorn), Craig Fermanis (guitar), Chris Pascoe (keys) and Ben Robertson (double bass). I was loving the warmth and energy of Duncan’s latest EP Wild Honie. It had some great sounds, so let’s get right into it.
Wild Honie opens up with the title track “Wild Honie,” where some acoustic guitar and lively percussion comes alongside the didjeridu. Once Duncan’s clear and crystalline vocals arrive, the warmth of this track spreads over you like a hug. I just loved how enchanting this music sounded to my ears. It definitely had a certain charm to it. I was also reminded of music from the ‘50s and ‘60s and immediately got some lounge, jazz and folk in the mix, which I thought was great. A flugelhorn sounds out on “Pulling Us Together” next to some jazzy percussion. It made for a very lively sound. Duncan’s lovely vocals light up the sounds here. The real smooth lounge vibe offered a nice appeal. It was really ear-pleasing. Some smooth keys bring a real cool blend to the sounds on “Unsuitable.” I was also getting some island flavors in the mix. It made for an interesting combination of sounds. I thought the refreshing tropical flavors offered a nice change of pace and overall great vibe. Some more smooth jazzy flavors come in at the start of “Throw Me A Rope.” Duncan’s classical vocals enter the sounds for a great vibe. I liked this whole wholesome approach. There are some lyrics in a foreign language. Though I can’t understand what she’s saying, it sounded very compelling at the same time. I thought this was a great way for the artist to send us off. Duncan’s great jazzy sound was a nice blend of cool grooves and energy. I definitely felt myself mellowing out to her laidback tunes. Overall, I really think Duncan has nailed it. She knows the sound she is going for and goes at it with aplomb. There are some great tunes here, so be sure you give this a spin today!
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