I discovered this young fellow while doing the critically acclaimed morning drive show "PM in the AM" on WPRK a few years back. Besides delving into my vast catalog of crap to play, I had to spin three new releases an hour, never a problem since I love new music. His album "Two Way Monologue" became a weekly staple, full of sophisticated pop music. Next thing you know, he's put out a jazz combo album which actually went to #5 on the Contemporary Jazz charts here in the US. The next time I hear him is on the stinker of a movie "Dan in Real Life." Gave that Carrell fart some redeeming value. And "Heartbeat ..." dropped Sept. '09, though it took me a few months to get, and it's well worth it. The guy's from Norway so he has a bit of an accent, but songwriting and style is his genius. If you like strings and horns on your sunny, pop music, this is for you. I wish I could give you a comparable artist... Closest thing I can think of is Norah Jones, 'cept a guy and his guitar instead of piano.
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