Valentine. Not the lover’s holiday, the musician. Never heard of him you say? Well if you have ever watched network sporting events, television shows or movies, then you are familiar and have been delighted by the music of local artist Valentine. Shows such as 20/20, Wide World of Sports, 60 Minutes and the film Grumpy Old Men have all featured his music. Also a prodigious performer and solo artist he has released a new CD under the heading Valentine Project titled Better Days. The CD conjures up Steely Dan with a bluesy jazz-rock sound with horns and a soulful vibe in the vocal arrangements. “Such A Woman” with its bouncing bass, guitar and keyboards is a great way to start the disc. “Rain” features a cascading piano on the intro and through the refrain to achieve the title’s effect. “Jamie”, a very Steely Dan style song, features signature changes and tight bass lines. “Night Train” is a straight out rocker with organ flourishes and a scorching guitar solo. “Travelin’ (Oh, Virginia)” is a classic sounding Southern blues-rock with just a tinge of Gospel harmonies. The breezy fun sound of “If I Live To Be 100” closes the disc on a light note. For more on Valentine and the Valentine Project go to www.vamtech-ent.com/sunset