
Mike Winters - A Pre-existing Condition (CD)
Mix the truthfulness of Johnny Cash - the pure tones of Nat King Cole in a shaker and meet Michael Winters, straight upMix the truthfulness of Johnny Cash and the pure tones of Nat King Cole in a shaker and pour yourself a strong cocktail of Michael Winters, straight up.In 1989 I was seated at a dinner party next to superstar Al Jarreau. Our host was playing a bootleg recording of the soon-to-be Voice of the Hour, Harry Connick, Jr. Jarreau, amused by our host's delight in sharing this music, turned to me and said, ''It's so cool to find a new sound.'' I agree. Now you have the opportunity to enjoy that experience, because Michael Winters is that new sound.Winters brings his spellbinding baritone to the table, as well as a disarming connection to his music and lyrics.The authenticity in his treatment of every song on this recording creates a vivid soundtrack to who he truly is: unfussy, charming, sensual and completelynatural. Add smart to that list (did I mention he is an MD?) as you