Alice Black brought soul to the forefront in her tender jazz pop cut, ‘This Love is Here to Stay’ –

When Alice Black released This Love is Here to Stay, a new jazz pop supreme arrived on the scene. Glowing with nostalgic warmth, the release carries the cathartic melodiousness of easy listening, but there’s enough swank in the arrangement to ensure that you remain locked into the voracious sepia-toned vignette, which showcases Alice Black as one of the great contemporary chanteuses. In the vein of her influences, she always puts soul at the epicentre of her sound; there’s no pretence, just an artist who knows exactly how to connect with an audience looking to revel in resolving embers of the heart.

With each of her releases, Alice Black settles into her phrasing with an elegance earned through decades of performing the Great American Songbook across the UK jazz and big band scenes. From singing alongside the likes of Matthew Ford and Jez Unwin in the Nick Ross Orchestra, to guesting with the John Miller Big Band and Len Phillips Swing Orchestra, her voice has carried across polished stages and smoky lounges alike. Now, she’s bringing that same depth to her own catalogue, backed by her roots in piano, saxophone, and songwriting.

This Love is Here to Stay doesn’t try to reinvent anything—it simply reminds you how good it feels when a voice with soul knows exactly what it wants to say.

This Love is Here to Stay is now available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify. 

Review by Amelia Vandergas