Gina Kronstadt - THE KRONSTADT COLLECTIVE (Feel Something) (2025)

Just when I thought that I wouldn't be recording any more of my music, the powers that be opened up a door and pushed me through it. I ended up in the studio with 8 songs, (6 of which I wrote), arrangements and a dream come true cast of players. Both John Beasley/rhodes and Bob Sheppard/sax, flute, have been my friends and peers for 36 years. Gary Novak/drums, 35! It's magical when you're working with your "family".

Also joining me for the ride were Gabe Davis/bass, Felipe Fraga/percussion, Lisa Dondlinger/violin, and Stefanie Fife/cello. They all played my music and arrangements so beautifully!

These songs mean so much to me. All of them representing who I am. Sort of a thread from one experience to another.

Kronstadt’s soothing vocals and poetic lyricism are paired with a sensual aural palette consisting of various hues of jazz, sophisticated pop and funky R&B grooves. Her graceful delivery, rhythmic phrasing and the ability to hold and bend notes into shadowy swatches make her expressive voice as much of an instrument as the astute accompaniment she receives from top-drawer players including keyboardists John Beasley and Nicholas Semrad, bassist Benjamin Shepherd, drummer Joel Taylor, trumpeter Michael Stever, saxophonist/woodwind player Bob Sheppard and a 12-piece string section. Together, they pave the way for Kronstadt’s tales to venture off on experiential journeys through heartache, longing, introspection, pondering, hope and head-over-heels joy.

TRACKLIST

1. Gina Kronstadt - Feel Something
2. Gina Kronstadt - You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) (Slow)
3. Gina Kronstadt - tenderBox
4. Gina Kronstadt - Favorite
5. Gina Kronstadt - i don't know
6. Gina Kronstadt - Don't Say
7. Gina Kronstadt - SHINE
8. Gina Kronstadt - You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) (Club Version)