Rare Silk - American Eyes (1985/2013)

The second studio release for Rare Silk captures the essence of rare/vocal jazz which had become a genre missing from American music after the popularity of Manhattan Transfer/New York Voices fame cooled in the late 1980s. The Rare three part harmony that feature layers of brilliant vocals and upbeat jazz accompaniment is rare indeed. Unfortunately for the jazz fan this genre and inparticular this fine ensemble dewindled into obscurity in the early 80s. The group showed signs of great promise. The artistry of this group will have to suffice with just a few release dates but the few that were released are sure to be classics and rare episodes of jazz vocal harmony at it's best.