(Handmade Music)
Bobby Valentino faces one obvious problem: that his image as a British Clark Gable lookalike, complete with moustache, and his chosen name (retained after a legal battle with an American R&B singer) could get in the way of the music. He's certainly a theatrical performer, with a relaxed and effortless croon that's a reminder of the Bing Crosby and Dean Martin era, but he's no novelty artist; after all, he has worked as a session violinist for an impressive list of clients ranging from Mark Knopfler to Alabama 3. His new solo album, apparently named after a quote from a Crosby and Bob Hope "Road to..." movie, shows how good a player he is, with demonstrations of fine, and at times, fiery violin work on songs that range from boogie and blues to western swing, with help from a three-piece band and occasional contributions from pedal steel maestro BJ Cole. His deadpan crooned vocals can begin to sound predictable, but there are some good songs, from his own upbeat The Man Who Invented Jazz to a laid-back Walking After Midnight.
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