One musician who aspires to break beyond the constraints of harmony is Arnab Sengupta. The gifted musician’s meticulousness belies his status as a Berklee School of Music graduate. With over 30 years of expertise, he has created several unforgettable songs.
“Truth Be Told is a beautiful tapestry of feelings, sultry tunes”
First and foremost, I must commend the exceptional musicianship present throughout this album. Although Sengupta is aiming to create an album that isn’t often associated with jazz, the lack of wild solos is intentional. Played on tracks like “Spotlight” and “Let the Dust Settle Down,” his basic piano talents serve as the album’s backbone. Tucker Antell also contributes some outstanding saxophone work to the album. Listening to Tucker perform on tracks like the endearing “Truth Be Told” and “Prodigal Song” was the most memorable part of the CD for me. Ryoichi Yamaki’s flute work on “Colour Man” was a lovely touch as well. Personally, I have some issues with Sengupta’s voice. Songs like “Spotlight” and “Chasing the Sun” showcase Sengupta’s superb singing voice, which is undeniably gifted. At other points, however, I think Sengupta goes a little bit beyond the record.
You never know what type of surprise Arnab Sengupta has in store for us, but songs like “Death Do Us Part” and “Prodigal Son” are guaranteed listens. Catch the muse down here.
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