VANESSA PEREA - SOULFUL DAYS
On her impressive
ZOHO debut, New York-based vocalist Vanessa Perea sings with the
mature phrasing, clear articulation, flawless intonation, and rhythmic
assuredness that she may have absorbed through endless hours of listening to her
heroines Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, and Anita O Day. The 26-year-old
daughter of a Cuban mother and a Colombian father, Perea grew up in her New
Jersey household with the sounds of salsa and cumbia music while also
singing in her church choir. Credit Grammy®-nominated jazz singer
Roseanna Vitro, Vanessa s teacher at New Jersey City University, with
introducing her to the sounds of Ella, Sarah, and Anita. From bebop to bossa
nova to a stroll through the Great American Songbook, Perea handles each
tune on Soulful Days with an air of nonchalance and sense of confidence
that belies her young age. Credit trombonist Rob Edwards, an
accomplished improviser himself, with the creative arrangements. ~ Amazon.com
JESSE LAINE POWELL - ON THE EDGE
She has
been called “a classic jazz voice”. Her
smooth sound and delivery of her R&B and Gospel roots run deep. A preachers daughter, Jessie grew up singing
the gospel music in her church, but it was jazz that began to capture her. Before
long jazz and R&B began to dominate her musical tastes. Being heavily influenced by several people in
the entertainment industry, Jessie packed up and moved to Hollywood. After a short time on the West Coast, Jessie
found herself caught up with alcohol and pregnant. Jessie left the LA spotlight after a
prophetic call from a close family member who warned Jessie that she would
return back to Kentucky in a wooden box if she didn’t change her life. Taking heed of the warning, Jessie found
herself heading back on a plane to Kentucky with a karaoke machine in one hand,
a suitcase in the other, and a seven-month old baby inside of her. Unfortunately, that very same baby would
pass away just three months later. Jessie
found herself plummeting into a deep depression. In her pain, Jessie concluded that suicide
would be her only answer and her way out.
But as fate would have it, that attempt would lead to her rediscovering
God and finding her new salvation. This
would shift her life. While on the edge
of life and death, Jessie found her way back to her roots of Gospel Music. She then began intertwining it with the Jazz
she loved, creating a unique sound called Gospel Jazz. With her
new-found sound, Jessie would meet and begin working with producer Eric
Copeland of Creative Soul Jazz. This
collaboration brought her new debut album“ On the Edge” in which she wrote many
of the songs. Visit
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JAMES DEAN CLAITOR - PSEUDONYMS
‘Pseudonyms’
consists of 10 original jazz tunes performed by James Dean Claitor and friends.
The first song “Gustavo” features Michel Martineau of Canada on clarinet.
Michel is also featured on “Second Chance” which we’ve definitely heard and
loved. “Buongiorno Baby” features Dave Panico on saxophone and Grant Jolly on
drums. Saxophone was recorded by Joel Nanos at Element Recording Studios in
Kansas City. Mastered by Joel Nanos at Element as well. And all songs composed
and recorded by James Dean Claitor in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. These relaxing
instrumental jazz compositions soothe the soul, heal your heart and mesmerize
your mind.
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