Auburn singer, pianist and songwriter Diana Jacobs lets her love show with "How Lovely," her first solo CD.
Jacobs addresses letting her daughter soar into the world in the pretty "Caitlyn's Song."
On "David's Song," she's sure her son is ready to demonstrate grace and strength.
"If God's eye is on the sparrow, He'll surely keep our dove safe from harm and fill her life with love," Jacobs sings on the former.
"Walk on with hope and trust in Him and you'll be made strong enough to soar on wings like an eagle," she sings in the latter.
Jacobs' voice and piano complement each other, always the right matching color.
Her song "I Thank Him" starts with quiet praise on the piano and ends with a pleasing crescendo of her passionate vocals.
On the last song, "Waitin' on You Jesus," she shows an entertaining style that's part Gospel gospel, part show tune and totally joyful.
Catch a show: Jacobs plays a CD release concert at 2 p.m. today at the Christian Missionary and Alliance Church, 630 N. Seward Ave., Auburn. There's no admission fee.
Mark Bialczak - The Syracuse Post Standard
(Sep 21, 2008)