SACHAL VASANDANI

“I’ve always respected Sachal’s skill and courage as a singer and his cleverness as a lyricist. It takes great conviction to stand and deliver lyrics sincerely and vulnerably, and Sachal demonstrates that every time he steps to the microphone.”
-Nate Smith
 

"a seamless amalgam of pop songwriting, tight R&B grooves and jazz textures and sonorities.. Vasandani’s voice occupies a smooth zone reminiscent of D’Angelo, Robert Palmer and David Sylvian, while his intelligent songwriting rises above"- DOWNBEAT APRIL 2025 (Cover headline)
 

" imbued with warmth and soulful groove" - NPR

"With 'Best Life Now' Sachal proves once again that he is one of the most progressive jazz vocalists of our time" - Jazzenzo (Netherlands)

"..immerses listeners.. authentically captures both the highs and lows of contemporary relationships" - 4 stars, Jazzwise (UK)

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Marking his production debut with Best Life Now, Nate Smith adds the title of record producer to his renowned career that’s already garnered critical acclaim through his viral drumming videos and collaborations with Vulfpeck’s The Fearless Flyers, Brittany Howard, Emily King, among others. On Best Life Now, Sachal teams up with Nate for a collection of vibey, heartfelt jazz/soul/R&B expositions on modern love. 

Best Life Now draws listeners into their own romantic relationships with a soundtrack reflecting the ups and downs of modern love. Sachal forgoes the chocolates and flowers this Valentine’s Day while unveiling messy and magnificent moments of love. Narratives unfold on sensuality and heartbreak, holding your partner late at night though knowing you are not truly loved, powerlessness, losing love, not giving up, feeling infatuated with a lover, endless dreaming, inner dialogue, and letting go.

Sachal presents vulnerabilities in a bath of soulful grooves making it a breeze for fans to relate to his love struggles, which in turn, shows that his experiences are not that different than their own. With funk-master drummer Nate Smith at the production helm, tasty beats and melodic hooks add to Sachal’s transfixing vocals across Best Life Now.