Kathy Troccoli - Yacht Rock Jazz (2026) [Hi-Res]

American vocalist Kathy Troccoli, known for her career in contemporary Christian music, introduced her solo album Yacht Rock Jazz, released independently via KT Records. Departing from her usual religious material, the artist revisits iconic secular yacht rock and soft rock standards from the 1970s and 1980s. The record features nine reinterpreted classics originally performed by Stephen Bishop, Bill Withers, Christopher Cross, Billy Joel, Ambrosia, and Orleans.

The musical direction translates familiar radio hits into refined chamber jazz, soul, and adult contemporary arrangements. Rather than replicating the original recordings, Troccoli adopts an intimate, conversational vocal style with subtle, understated phrasing. Her reimagining transforms Lionel Richie's uptempo anthem All Night Long into a relaxed cocktail-lounge piece, while the closing track I'd Really Love to See You Tonight—a duet with original hitmaker John Ford Coley—connects the project to the original era. The album highlights sophisticated arrangements and showcases the singer's mature approach to themes of romance, nostalgia, and emotional connection.

Tracklist:
1-1 Kathy Troccoli - On and On [3:49]
1-2 Kathy Troccoli - What a Fool Believes [4:45]
1-3 Kathy Troccoli - Lovely Day [4:15]
1-4 Kathy Troccoli - Biggest Part of Me [3:52]
1-5 Kathy Troccoli - All Night Long [4:17]
1-6 Kathy Troccoli - Dance With Me [3:56]
1-7 Kathy Troccoli - Sailing [4:35]
1-8 Kathy Troccoli - Just the Way You Are [4:08]
1-9 Kathy Troccoli;John Ford Coley - I'd Really Love to See You Tonight [4:21]