The jazzy and melodic new single “Invitation” by The Mercer Street Studio Band featuring Annette Hollander on vocals has landed smoothly on the A-List Playlist. This timeless jazz gem will be played every few hours and spotlighted as a special POWERPLAY at 8 PM Eastern USA time for the next month.
Originally written by Bronislaw Kaper and arranged by Quincy Jones, this classic jazz standard was recorded in New York City at PPI Studios. The session featured Chip Fabrizi as engineer, Heather Bennett on piano, Marc Daine on guitar, Mike Weatherly on bass, and Annette Hollander delivering soulful vocals.
The track is one of 40 songs produced over the past year by the group—mostly beloved selections from the American Songbook—showcasing their dedication to preserving and reinterpreting jazz classics with fresh, elegant energy.