TAYLOR KELLY - IN THE MEANTIME
Taylor Kelly has a voice that blends jazz, funk and soul. Her songwriting tells tales of triumph in hopes to inspire many to live, love and forgive. Also a trumpet player, she strives for an instrumental-vocal approach, a rhythmic phrasing and an improvisation that is reminiscent of many of her trumpet playing influences (Chet Baker, Roy Hargrove, Miles Davis and Louis Armstrong to name a few. Her biggest vocal influences are Stevie Wonder and Erykah Badu as they possess what she believes to be the true essence of music, a sense of time and feel and a complexity underneath catchy melodies that have something that never ceases to make her smile from ear to ear. Her band is comprised of 9 rhythm and horn players that have soul, groove and impeccable technique and talent bringing Taylor's music to life in its truest form. Includes: Foolish Plan; Dream State; Oh Boy; Where Is My Heart; In The Meantime; Better Notion; Let Love Live; and Outro (The Music). ~ cduniverse
CLAUDETTE SIERRA - ABOUT TIME
Claudette Sierra is a singular and versatile artist whose many gifts have been displayed on recordings and stage as a singer, songwriter and actor. Her credits read like a "Who's Who" of contemporary Latino culture - Claudette has recorded and performed with Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Marc Anthony, Tito Nieves, Ruben Blades and Jennifer Lopez to name a few. Armed with a rich background of musical skill and experience, Claudette has recorded her first solo album aptly titled "about time". On this intimate bilingual recording, Claudette's love of both her native languages, combined with her crystal clear and sensitive interpretations of old songs and new songs including her own compositions, treats listeners to a soul soothing experience. Includes: Perfect; Amor Ciego; Make Sure You're Sure; You're My Thrill, and Tres Palabras. ~ cduniverse
WANA HONG - FIRST IMPRESSION
Wana Hong's album leaves listeners with a lasting "First Impression" that kept this listener going back for more. She has a playful romance with her jazz violin. It's a wonderful combination of sophistication and sass. Her compositions inspire images of old smoke filled jazz clubs filled with well dressed patrons sipping on fancy twelve o'clock-tails. She incorporates a rainbow of rhythms. A jazzy rumba, a colorful samba, a modern twist on a classic bossa, waltz, swing, and funk. She even takes a child's song from despair to playtime and back again. Tracks include: First Impression; Colorful Pond; Black Flowers; Higher, Higher, Higher; Fried Eggs On A Yellow Plate; Black Orpheus; Twinkle Twinkle Little Star; and Waltz For Bach. ~ cduniverse
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