Anton Commissaris “Have You Ever”

Anton Commissaris’s “Have You Ever” is a Latin-infused Jazz chacha tune that expands on those familiar themes about love and companionship with a graceful, imaginative and tasteful twist. It takes you to a different time and place, but it’s not the past, rather Anton Commissaris’s own fascinating creation of a universe where time and space stands still, nourishing the undying love and style of jazz that isn’t burning hot or noisy nor does it dwell heavily on the past era of big band or smooth jazz. It stands on its own with its unique understanding and give-and-takes about the genre and the world.

The piano evokes a sense of quietness and peace in “Have You Ever,” which seems to brings listeners closer to the star sky. Anton Commissaris’s classic and characteristically smooth, charming voice meets a rock-twisted soaring jazz guitar, creating such a high. The brewing rhythm of a Latin-infused chacha, on the other hand, brings a fruity, exotic passion into the mix, as if bringing closer an Oceanside breath of breeze. A touch of lightheartedness in the air of goofiness and alcohol. The mood is rich. There’s romance and reflection in the air — something so beautiful and special that elevates and uplifts.

“Have You Ever” belongs to Anton Commissaris’s album Awaking Sounds. Being the more charismatic track that fearless expresses love on the record, the track goes deeper in the mood and influences that result in its wonderfully diverse sound. Awaking Sounds itself also takes listeners to such a different time and space with big band and vintage aesthetics that evokes lost feelings, nostalgia and new jazz sensations.