Don't explain "Songs of the 40ties"

  • 1. All or nothing at all
    04:01
  • 2. Don't explain
    05:28
  • 3. Black coffee
    07:02
  • 4. Frim fram sauce
    03:20
  • 5. God bless the child
    04:10
  • 6. C'est si bon
    03:54
  • 7. Baby, it's cold outside
    03:13
  • 8. Lush life
    03:00
  • 9. Perdido
    03:14
  • 10. The surrey with the fringe on top
    03:43
  • 11. Strange fruit
    02:49
  • 12. No moon at all
    03:29
  • 13. Speak low
    04:52
  • 14. You don't know what love is
    04:36

A timeless quartet album devoted to the great standards of the 1940s. Voice, piano, guitar and double bass conjure smoky ballads and swinging classics — elegance, groove and emotion in their purest form.

Don’t Explain is an intimate jazz album in which Caroll Vanwelden gives a personal and expressive voice to a selection of timeless standards from the 40ties.

As a singer and pianist, Caroll approaches each song with sensitivity, emotional depth and a strong respect for the original melody and lyrics. The album explores themes of love, longing, vulnerability and heartbreak, moving between quiet reflection and intense musical expression.


With warm vocals, refined piano playing and subtle arrangements, Don’t Explain creates a close and atmospheric sound. Rather than simply revisiting familiar songs, Caroll searches for the personal story and emotion hidden within each composition, allowing the music to feel immediate and authentic.


The album reflects her deep connection with the classic jazz repertoire and her ability to combine elegance, restraint and emotional honesty.


This playlist gathers the songs from Don’t Explain and invites listeners into a world of intimacy, melancholy and timeless musical beauty.


Perfect for listeners who enjoy vocal jazz, jazz standards, piano-led arrangements and music that tells an emotional story.


  • Released : 01/11/2013
  • Supports : CD, digital
  • Label : Autoproduction

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