‘Seattle jazz pianist, Darrius Willrich explodes on the music scene with his self titled cd. ’Darrius’ is his first recording and an awesome testament to a rising new star. Earshot Jazz writes ‘..one earful of his sweet vocals is enough to have audiences shouting for more...’ Darrius invites you to accompany him on his journey in an effort to give voice to ‘the never ending energy residing in the secret place of all hearts.’ This talented performer has quite a future ahead of him. With the release of this album, Darrius show-cases his talents as a singer, songwriter, and composer. His voice and music and the residue of influences like Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway take you back to a time when lyrics illustrated love and pain not sex and money. Darrius provides a performance not to be missed.’
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‘If you fancy love songs sung in the spirit of Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder, the kind of sexy soul music beats appreciated by soft whispers and candlelight, then you’ll definitely dig the cuts off this self-titled debut offering from Seattle singer/composer/keyboardist Darrius Willrich. Heavy groove and lyric melodicism make Blissful, When She Comes For Me, and I Am Your Love the cream of the crop of 11 original compositions. A promising vocalist with tremendous range, Darrius moves in and out of his sweet falsetto voice with ease!’
The Rocket by Jason West
‘Willrich plays in a creamy harmonically sophisticated style on the Fender Rhodes that recalls Chick Corea in the Miles Davis electric band.’
Paul de Barros
‘Sensual, smooth, romantic, emotional, sophisticated, beautiful, these are the words that come to mind. You hear a strong influence by Stevie Wonder on his first album, but this CD sounds more like himself. It is very beautiful - you go to another planet when you listen.’
www.jazzdigger.com
‘The sounds on Darrius first album are so refined and jauntingly smooth, it’s hard to believe this is a debut release. Willrich does an impressive job of personifying love both lost and gained, without ever compromising the album’s upbeat tone. Willrich’s lilting vocals craft love songs that don’t underestimate the value of magic and wonder. Sensual, intelligent, and heady, Darrius makes an ideal soundtrack for romantic moments of days gone by and ones yet to come.’
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