Rändi
Fay's new CD release “Falling” is a developing genre, an all-original blend of
jazz, blues, latin and swing called “lyrical jazz”, reminiscent of old
standards with a contemporary flair sure to be a hit on The Jazz Network
Worldwide.
Music is
the core of Rändi Fay’s heart. Her latest release “Falling” captures the
essence of the lyrical and melodic ambiance that compliments her vocal style.
Catchy rhythms bring this collection of songs to a new way of listening to the
templates of older standards with ‘new ears’.
Recorded at Rock Garden Studio in Appleton, WI and co-produced with Marc
Golde, with collaborations with cellist Hans Christian and trumpeter Bob Levy
added the finishing touches to a venture of hallmark steps in the development
of her unique niche “lyrical jazz”. Also
featured is the fantastic musicianship of: Greg Pagel- keyboard, organ &
accordion, Bob Balsey- guitar, Bob Levy- horns, Mick Maloney- bass, Kurt Risch-
percussion and Kevin Crocker- drums.
"Creating
a song is a rush: the inspiration might come in thought, or a scent, or a
phrase and all of a sudden these intricate lyrics start to emerge, and almost
simultaneously, melody, rhythm and harmonies come in to flesh it out. Add in the textures of instrumentation and before
you know it, a whole new world is created, to express an idea, a concept, an
experience... that all started in your head, and yet now it can be shared with
everyone." says Fay.
Born in
Green Bay, Wisconsin, and educated in the sciences, practicing veterinary
medicine and raising three children, professional singing was put on the
‘backburner‘ outside of offering her gift to her church which kept her muse
happy! Shifting her career focus after a series of injuries Rändi now had the
opportunity to sing with many fine ensembles in northeastern Wisconsin, which
included the Dudley Birder Chorale, the Symphony Chorale/Green Bay Choral
Artists, Regency Singers, Steppin’ Out, Broadway Mania and Project Pink.
In
addition to composing, producing and live performances on behalf of her company
Emerald Heart Productions, she performs with the acclaimed Daddy D Productions
as featured vocalist for the Big Band Reunion and the Allouez Village
Band.
In 2010,
Rändi began her solo career with pianist John Contratto in the jazz duo
"Rhapsody." In 2011, she
established her jazz/blues ensemble "Limited Edition" for larger
performing opportunities, drawing from many of Wisconsin's finest jazz
musicians blending jazz, blues, latin and swing, developing the genre Rändi
refers to as "lyrical jazz.".
Rändi's
recording experience includes co-producing three CD's with
multi-instrumentalist Hans Christian, “Close to My Heart; Love Songs and
Lullabies” released November 2010, and "Noël" in October 2011. These two projects are the result of rich
collaborations with musicians Hans, George Sawyn and Woody Mankowski on both,
and Tom Smith and John Contratto on the first.
In June, 2012, she released her third CD: "That Old Black Magic." This project features Chris Salerno, John
Gibson and Danny Lueck, along with Hans and Woody, playing fresh jazz
arrangements of beloved standards.
Summer
2013 brought the latest development in her career, writing and performing
original music. Solo and collaborative
compositions with bassist Mick Maloney, guitarist Bob Balsley and keyboardist
and composer Greg Pagel.
“Rändi
has a style all her own, spearheading a unique blend of genres by way of adding
the melodies and lyrics that come to her musical heart with originality and
poise.” says Jaijai Jackson of The Jazz Network Worldwide.
Rändi
looks forward to continuing to share her gifts, seeking opportunities to
perform on music festivals across the U.S. as well as specialty performances
that encourage and inspire the audience to embrace the new blend of musical
artistry that she so clearly calls her own “lyrical jazz”.
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