Elise LeGrow, Playing Chess Review

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Elise LeGrow is a Canadian vocalist and songwriter that was offered a publishing deal from Sony/ATV Music Publishing following her live performance at the 2009 NXNE music festival in Toronto. Her debut album is a full-length concept album of Chess Records covers titled, Playing Chess. Produced by Steve Greenberg, Michael Mangini and Betty Wright with … Read more

Steve Tyrell, Song For You Review

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Vocalist Steve Tyrell is a Grammy Award winner and two-time Emmy nominee, and his latest release, Song For You, will certainly carry on the tradition. The 12-track release features classic love songs by: Van Morrison, Leon Russell, Jackie Wilson, Harold Arlen & Johnny Mercer and more. Tyrell is also building upon his quest to bring … Read more

Rhye, Blood Review

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Rhye is back with a second album titled, Blood. The big difference is the departure of Robin Hannibal, making Mike Milosh the sole member. However, the result is still a combination of R&B and pop and delivered in a sexy soulful vocal style. The songwriting is first-rate, full of subtle parts and layers that pull … Read more

Jason Gould, Dangerous Man Review

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Jason Gould, the son of recording legend Barbra Streisand and actor Elliott Gould, has released his first full length album, Dangerous Man. The CD was produced by the legend that is Quincy Jones/Qwest Records and contains 12-tracks that are a mixture of standards, pop songs, and original songs. Dangerous Man features four songs Co-written by … Read more

Carolyn Lee Jones, In a Long White Room Review

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Vocalist Carolyn Lee Jones debuted on the Dallas jazz scene in 2008. Though her primary career entailed traveling the world for luxury retailers, it was her formative years that would end up being the largest influence on her. She has released three successful CDs on the independent Catn’round Sound, including her latest In a Long White Room. … Read more

Sylvia Bennett Baby, It’s Cold Outside Review

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Sylvia Bennett was born in Italy, yet raised in America, was this continental beginning the extra special international flair that garnered this Grammy nominated international recording artist and song-writer that extra something special to attract the legendary Lionel Hampton to hire Sylvia as his main vocal feature.  Well, speculation or not, Bennett has performed at … Read more