Catherine Russell and Sean Mason – ‘My Ideal’ (2024)
Catherine Russell takes a stripped-down approach on ‘My Ideal,’ adding nuance and style to pop and jazz standards while relying solely on Sean Mason’s piano.
Catherine Russell takes a stripped-down approach on ‘My Ideal,’ adding nuance and style to pop and jazz standards while relying solely on Sean Mason’s piano.
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