Josh Groban’s satiny baritone has coated classical pop, Italian standards, Broadway boomers and holiday singalongs.
On “Cinematic,” out now, Groban sinks into movie classics, another genre well-suited to his robust vocals.
From Adele’s Oscar-winning James Bond theme (“Skyfall”) to timeless Disney sentiments (“When You Wish Upon a Star” from “Pinocchio”) to forceful drama (“Brucia La Terra” from “The Godfather”), Groban exercises every facet of his chameleonic instrument.
His 10th album is also peppered with guests including upcoming tour partner Jennifer Hudson on a duet arrangement of “Unchained Melody,” the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles augmenting “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” and, most special to Groban, his father Jack playing trumpet on the eternally swoony “Moon River.”
Calling recently from Los Angeles – and just before announcing his engagement to Natalie McQueen and receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame - the always affable Groban, 45, chatted about recording with his dad in Louis Armstrong’s studio, his appreciation of Phil Collins and paying tribute to Rob Reiner in song.
