Review of AGNIESZKA IWANSKA’s All That I Am
Published on March 13th, 2010
Here is a new review of Agnieszka’s new CD, All That I Am, with mention of Shawn Maxwell…..
AGNIESZKA IWANSKA All That I Am Independent
In the tradition of vocalists such as Basia and Astrud Gilberto, a fresh new voice on the scene debuts with a truly delightful collection of original songs ranging from jazz to pop to Brazilian to gentle retro funk. Chicago-based Polish American songstress Agnieszka Iwanska’s debut release, ALL THAT I AM, is a brilliant collaboration between Ms. Iwanska and well-known composer/producer/keyboardist Paul Scherer, and just gets better and better with each listen. There are nine different songs on the CD, plus Polish language versions of three of them. Highlights to my ear include the title track, plus “Thinking About You,” featuring some stunning flute work from Shawn Maxwell, and the jazzy “Love Around,” featuring the talented Scott Angst on sax. Overall, Agnieszka Iwanska’s ALL THAT I AM is an impressive musical journey filled with meaningful lyrics, captivating melodies, and an over-riding element of charm that you’ll find impossible to resist! ~SCOTT O’BRIEN
