Art of the Heart

Art of the Heart, a collaboration between celebrated bassist Eddie Gomez and gifted pianist Mark Kramer, takes listeners on a leisurely, contemplative walk down memory lane. These brilliant musicians' arrangements and artistic interpretation of standards once sung by greats like Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole elevate listeners to new emotional heights.

The nostalgic "Chances Are" and the beautifully poetic progression of "Smile" illustrate Gomez's desire to invoke the discovery of a "higher source." This level of spirituality unraveled through music, Gomez says in the liner notes, "animates us/ [and] conveys special