EDITORIAL REVIEWS


GREG CANESTRARI'S SLIDING DOORS IS A COLLECTION OF MODERN PIANO/VOCAL STANDARDS RECORDED AT ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS FEATURING SAXOPHONIST BLUE LOU MARINI
Sliding Doors is the debut album from vocalist and pianist Greg Canestrari, offering a richly expressive collection of re-imagined modern standards and popular classics. Recorded at the world-renowned Abbey Road Studios, the album captures the spirit of Canestrari's acclaimed live performances and features legendary saxophonist Blue Lou Marini on three standout tracks.


The album includes unique versions of modern standards, delivered with a cinematic sensibility that reflects both Canestrari's theatrical background and the precision of the recording process. This is elevated further by the presence of Blue Lou Marini, who's best known for his work with The Blues Brothers, James Taylor, Blood, Sweat & Tears, and Frank Zappa. Marini's tenor sax adds soul and swagger, complementing Greg's vocal style with expressive horn lines that enrich the overall texture of the album.
Producer Brian Brodeur, a longtime collaborator with elite musicians and filmmakers, brings his experience and artistry to the project. His attention to sonic detail, structure, and emotional pacing allows each track to breathe while maintaining a cohesive arc across the 11 tracks.


The album features carefully selected songs that span decades of songwriting including Van Morrison's Moondance, Solomon Burke's Cry To Me, and The Weeknd's Blinding Lights. Tracks once known for their pop arrangements are re-imagined through Canestrari's distinctive musical lens and transformed into soulful piano/vocal interpretations.


The title track, Sliding Doors, is an original composition by Greg Canestrari that showcases his talent not only as a vocalist and arranger, but also as a songwriter with a deeply personal voice.
Sliding Doors is more than an album--it's a reflection of a seasoned performer connecting deeply with his material and audience. This release is essential for fans of sophisticated piano/vocal music and collectors of albums recorded at the world's most iconic studio.

TRACK LISTING

* Moondance
* Orange Colored Sky
* Anywhere
* Cry To Me
* Blinding Lights
* Sliding Doors
* Ain't No Sunshine
* Stuck In The Middle With You
* Feelin Good
* Light My Fire
* Hallelujah
* Great Balls Of Fire