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JERIN-LEI In The Dark Robinwood Productions
When God was giving out special talents in Australia he must have stopped at least twice in front of Jerin-Lei! Not only is she exquisitely beautiful but she also has the voice of an angel… mature, smoky vocals with just a nod towards Eartha Kitt. IN THE DARK is a thrilling mixture of original tunes and covers all given a unique twist by Peter Clayton’s arrangements and Jerin’s vocal dexterity. Produced by Derek Nash /Peter Clayton and Pete Adams this is a fifteen track epic of the grooviest R&B around with great instrumental tracking and superbly crafted brass arrangements... Lots of great original tunes like the title track and brilliant cover versions of “Money“ and “Mad About the Boy” make this a brilliant debut for this Australian newcomer who I’m sure is going to be around for many years to come.
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LISA McCLOWRY Time Signatures Big Deal / World Stage International
Grammy-Award winning songwriter Jim Peterik (“Eye of the Tiger,” “Vehicle,” “Hold On Loosely”) has found a musical match in vocalist Lisa McClowry who also knows the power of a well-crafted song. The dynamic duo have created a brilliant offering featuring Ms. McClowry’s striking voice… TIME SIGNATURES. Smooth pop with compelling lyrics that is sure to capture the attention of music fans all over the world. “Waiting For You” is the first radio single to mix into our Smooth genre – it’s a lovely fit with rich, textured vocals, smart lyrics and a sophisticated arrangement. Lisa says, “My hope is that people will see themselves in my music... see that there's more out there... uncover the truth in their soul.” In my book, there’s nothing better than a profound piece of pop and TIME SIGNATURES is stocked full of such numbers. Critics, including this one, agree that Lisa’s on track to becoming an important force to be reckoned with in the world of contemporary music.
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JEANNE NEWHALL Glide Marzipan Records
Her vocal influences include Joni Mitchell, Eva Cassidy, Laura Nyro, and Rickie Lee Jones. These artists and many other influences, both musical and spiritual, converge on this brilliantly beautiful collection of Jeanne Newhall originals. GLIDE is gentle, deeply introspective and at times quite joyful, but above all else is overwhelmingly positive and loving. Profound pop. Her own words describe the vibe of this album perfectly when she states that she is, “a “rebel, activist for justice and fairness, person who cries without thinking. I am a heartbeat. I am a drum. But I can still laugh until my stomach hurts.” In addition to her own signature keyboard work, Jeanne is joined by Mike Miller on guitars, Matt McKenzie on bass, and Russ Kunkel on drums. The result is a refreshingly organic and gentle excursion into meaningful lyrics, delivered passionately by a truly lovely spirit. Jeanne Newhall’s GLIDE is a musical treasure!
