JESSICA LEE: bluebird fly
A soulful and sultry handling of blues, jazz and pop tunes.
In describing the theme of "Bluebird Fly", Jessica stated that she wanted to give voice to the up-lifting energy, power and messages that were the trademarks of early artists in gospel, blues, jazz and soul. Thus, the CD's title reflects the inspirational quality of blues-based music. In crafting this debut album, Jessica has worked with Grammy award-winning engineer Jay Dudt and his partner Hollis Greathouse. The musical selections on "Bluebird Fly" include both originals and standards and showcase the wide variety of Ms. Lee's
musical interests and influences. Jay Dudt and Hollis Greathouse predict that these stylistic influences of gospel, blues, jazz and
soul for "Bluebird Fly" will especially appeal to fans of such artists as Etta James, Roberta Flack, Peggy Lee, Eva Cassidy and Nancy Wilson. As Jay Dudt notes: "If you appreciate the heart of American music, you will treasure this CD. Jessica's stellar performance is enhanced by some of Pittsburgh's finest musicians. The result is a special listening experience."
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The Jay Leonhart Trio
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Melodic and swinging almost straight ahead piano, bass, and guitar jazz trio.
4 STARS: "To the distinguished jazz pedigree of bass-piano-guitar groups can be added bassist Leonhart's trio with pianist Ted Rosenthal and guitarist Joe Cohn. It's a fluent, hand-in-glove working band that wears its individual and collective virtuosity with a light touch. ...The trio swings hard and the internal balance is impeccable; both Leonhart and Cohn are in fine form, but the star of the show, in a beguilingly tasty example of the genre, is Rosenthal, who somehow raises the bar every time he solos." - The Irish Times, January 2005
"...appealing tracks on an album awash in colorful arrangements. ...Leonhart's trio, featuring Ted Rosenthal on piano and Joe Cohn on guitar, is a tight ensemble that calls to mind the classic piano-guitar-bass lineup of Oscar Peterson, Herb Ellis and Ray Brown. ..."If I Only Had A Brain" is playful and unpredictable... "I Loves You, Porgy", gentle and understated, with Leonhart gracefully soloing throughout." - All About Jazz - New York, February 2005
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