Roberto Mighty's new album, "KiTCHEN Music," includes rhythmic versions of standard romantic songs from the 40's and 50's over sensuous grooves, featuring his jazzy singing, funky acoustic guitar playing, legendary saxophonist Walter Beasley -- and recipes on this website.

"When I was a child, these are the kinds of tunes my Mother sang and whistled while she was cooking in the kitchen," says Roberto. "I love these old standards, and it's a kick to update them with hip arrangements and rhythmic grooves."

Roberto's breakout single, "Misty," takes Erroll Garner's pop masterpiece and gives it a fun, upbeat, bouncing groove. Tony Bennet's "Fly Me To The Moon" is remade with a doo-wop vocal intro, a horn section and a club dance beat; "Night and Day" is stylistically re-imagined with driving hip-hop drums and a unique three-part vocal sound; "Autumn Leaves" gets an uptempo, danceable treatment featuring an eight voice gospel-style chorus and tight horn arrangements; "My Ship" takes Ira Gershwin (Lyrics) and Kurt Weill's (Music) 1941 hit, overlays Roberto's intimate voice, adds jazzy guitar chords, and throbs to a sexy, modern drum track. Other top cuts from "KiTCHEN Music" include Miles Davis' hit "Here's That Rainy Day," the lovelorn desperation of Frank Sinatra's "In The Wee Small Hours of The Morning," a live studio version of "All The Things You Are" with solo guitar accompaniment; Hoagy Carmichael's classic "Skylark," and perennial jazz favorite "My One And Only Love."

Says Roberto: "I love the romance, lyricism and sophistication of the Great American Songbook. Compositions by artists like Cole Porter and Ira Gershwin set a standard that has yet to be surpassed. "KiTCHEN Music" takes these songs and sets them to today's hip, sensuous grooves. I try to make my singing intimate and seductive, and my nylon-string guitar is my duet partner."

Roberto's favorite lyric: "Maybe I should have saved/those leftover dreams/funny, but here's that rainy day."

Answer to most asked question: "Yes, that's my real name."

Album: "KiTCHEN MUSIC"
Artist: Roberto Mighty, Singer/Guitarist
Description: Jazzy crooner sings songs from the 40's over sensuous grooves.
Rating: Highly Recommended on iTunes, Amazon and CD Baby

"Cooking relaxes me. It's hands-on, creative and involves immediate gratification.

I cook every day for my daughter and me, and for her friends and mine when they come over to the house.

I often practice singing and playing guitar in the kitchen while I'm cooking.

It's a special treat to have a lady friend over for a homemade gourmet meal with candles and her favorite wine.

It sets the mood for a perfect evening."

- Roberto Mighty