Shmoozin With Shmaltzy is the groundbreaking debut album by world-class crooner Shmaltzy. It introduces and defines a new musical genre referred to as, “Hard Corn.”
“Hard Corn” is an amalgamation of traditional American musical styles running the gamut from jazz to blues, country and rock. Grade “A” Sinatra style crooning, amusing lyrical subject matter, a bouncy swinging beat and top notch musicianship define the basic stylistic elements of the “Hard Corn” sound.
You won’t believe your ears as Shmoozin Shmaltzy croons his heart out on 16 seriously entertaining funny tracks. One more hilarious than next. “In the stew of show biz I have my own ladle of incredibility,” explains Shmaltzy. “I’m both amazed and embarrassed by my own brilliance.”
The musical arrangements are simple and sparse; just piano (sometimes electrified with an edge of distortion), bass and drums. The bass and drums lay a solid foundation on which the piano builds with catchy riffs, lightning fast runs and flourishes.
Shmaltzy performs with style, class and charm, capturing the essence of what Sinatra called, “Deep Shmaltz”. Like Frank, the “Hoboken Swoop”, vocal glissando is an essential part of Shmaltzy’s signature sound. “Nothing but the highest class.”
SHMALTZY…YOU MIGHT JUST GET IT.