Vlada
All About You
Glad Vlad Records
www.vladamusic.com
By George W. Harris

Is the term “Swiss Soul Singer” and oxymoron? Serbian born, and raised in Switzerland, England, German and Nashville, TN, Vlada puts out a debut record that has a soulful style similar to the Stax/Motown sound of the 60s and 70s. The band includes the likes of Vinnie Caolaiuta/dr, Abraham Laboriel/b, Paul Jackson Jr/g, Kirk Whalum/sax and the vocal group Take Six, and along with Vlada, snap and sizzle through a baker’s dozen “live” in the studio tunes that feature some gritty vocals. Tunes like the title track and “Hide & Seek” have a healthy swagger, while “To My Future Wife” is a real softy. Completely at ease here, Vlada gets you up on your feet and tapping your toes.