"They Say It's Spring" is Caity Gyorgy's interpretation of the classic standard written by Bob Haymes, featured on her 2024 album Hello! How Are You? The song is performed in B-flat with a swing feel at 128 BPM over a 48-bar AABC form. Originally popularized in the 1950s, the tune's optimistic lyrics about new love blooming alongside the spring season suit Gyorgy's bright, clear vocal delivery. The recording features two solos that share the 48-bar form: pianist Anthony D'Alessandro takes roughly the first half of a chorus, his improvisation gliding through the extended form's harmonic landscape with melodic grace and rhythmic assurance, before bassist Thomas Hainbuch picks up with the remaining portion of the chorus on acoustic bass. Hainbuch's solo demonstrates melodic fluency and a warm acoustic tone, his walking and melodic lines articulating the form's structure with clarity. The 48-bar AABC form is longer than the typical 32-bar standard, giving the soloists additional harmonic territory to explore within each chorus. Gyorgy's decision to include this lesser-known standard alongside her original compositions reflects her deep knowledge of the vocal jazz repertoire and her ability to breathe new life into overlooked gems. The arrangement balances reverence for the song's vintage charm with the rhythmic vitality and improvisational spirit of her working ensemble.
