A Song To Love: Music & Lyrics of Victor Janusz 2004​-​2020

by Victor Janusz

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    "His own voice has a street-wise feel with a dash of Randy Newman sardonic philosophy....The feels range from smoothish jazz to raconteurish observations, bringing back the lost art of the singer-songwriter, like a musical Mort Sahl or next generation Ben Sidran. Get him on a tour with his band!" -- George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly.

    "These are songs that could only come from the unbridled imagination of this idiosyncratic composer. There are influences and references, but the ear is continually surprised and refreshed by the unexpected... The results are haunting." --Alex Rybek, Broadway Composer/Music Director.

    "Janusz sounds like a cross between Billy Joel and Vince Guaraldi" --Tom Scanlon, Seattle Times


    The Singer-Songwriter's most popular and acclaimed original songs from his first four CDs: "Hands Solo..."(2002), "Cosmo Street"(2005) "Living In A Blue State" (2015) "Cafe Pluvieux" (2018).....The Core band includes: Victor Janusz: Lead vocals/Piano, Spencer Hoveskeland (Bassist, Lead Guitarist) Mark Taylor, Medearis Dixson (Saxophone) Jacques Willis, Eric Wilcox, Steve Banks, Jeremy Jones, Steve White (Drums, percussion) Jason Parker, Billy Joe Huels (Trumpet) and Duets with Singers Arwen Dewey (VJ Band's Second Lead Singer) Duffy Bishop, Angie Louise, and Elizabeth Carpenter. Guest Artists take the full roster to more than 25 acclaimed Northwest Musicians!     ... more
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A Song to Love 04:44
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Born in a Tent 04:10
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Christmas on Mars 03:08
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Fruitcake Blues (Duet with Duffy Bishop) 03:33
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Living in a Blue State 03:44
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Just Another Sunday 04:27
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French Kiss 03:13
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Still I Reach For You 03:47
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Saint-malo (Duet with Arwen Dewey) 05:23
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Dreaming Of 05:21
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The Bones of Richard III (Duet with Angie Louise) 04:36
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Cosmo Street 04:39
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Soldier On (Vocal: Arwen Dewey) 05:08
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Guadalupe (Duet with Elizabeth Carpenter) 04:18
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Don't Start the Show Without Me 03:13
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Late Into The Night 04:14
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Just Another Sunday (Instrumental) 03:08
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A Song To Love” is a fantastic compilation album by singer/songwriter/pianist Victor Janusz. Several of the songs were reworked, re-recorded and remixed giving the songs a new spirit and life. The Collection introduces two brand new songs:

"Fruitcake Blues" (A Duet with blues great Duffy Bishop) & "Christmas On Mars”

Opening with a brand-new recording of the previously released “A Song To Love,” the album showcases Janusz’s outstanding work on the piano and his captivating, rich and deep vocals. Jacques Willis brings an attractive vibraphone, Mark Taylor a soothing saxophone part.
“Born In A Tent,” captures Victor’s clever lyrical humor yet in a somewhat bittersweet way.

“Living In A Blue State” is my favorite Janusz song. I love his especially gritty low low vocal and rebellious natured lyrics. The electric guitar break is killer--Outstanding! (Spencer Hoveskeland) Master jazz musician, Chick Correa, praised “Just Another Sunday” when it was picked for Jazz Improv Magazine’s CD of new tunes....Janusz treats us to his smooth slightly higher pitched lead vocals here - a sound which suits him well.

--Rick Henry, Music, Music Music (blog)

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released January 20, 2020

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Victor Janusz Seattle, Washington

Popular Seattle-based Singer-Pianist has worked regularly at Saltys On Alki (15 Years, Resident "Weekend BrunchPianist")  Columbia Tower Club, Canlis (Seven New Years Eve Galas), Aqua/El Gaucho, the Fairmont, "First ThursdayPianist" at Washington Athletic Club since 2015, and a 20-week Engagement of Fridays at "Torchy's"/WAC (2021). ... more

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