A charming, unaffected approach to a catchy repertoire of jazz, pop and plenty in between, has earned Veronica Mortensen a reputation as one of Denmark’s most popular female vocalists. She is a sensitive and diversified interpreter with rocksteady phrasing, and her pleasing voice and rhythmic swing are paired with a charisma that radiates from within. She is a vocalist anno 2010: though open to many different influences she prefers to be accompanied by jazz musicians....
Danish singer and composer Veronica Mortensen’s second album “HAPPINESS is not included” was released in April 2007 at Stunt Records. Like her first album it contains her own material. Most of the lyrics are written with her husband Niels HP, while the music is produced by Morten Eriksen and herself....
After making her mark on Jazz Week with Tender Trap in 2005, Amanda Carr releases ‘Soon’, with her signature guitar trio led by John Wilkins and produced by drummer, Kenny Hadley. This 12-song homage to the Great American Songbook is executed with flair and style, but remains organic with her trademark taste in tunes, arrangements and musicians. Her distinctive sound and natural phrasing reign over a landscape populated with vocal acrobatics, again proving she has the depth and maturity to deliver this material, yet with a delightful vulnerability that keeps it accessible and fresh....
Ben’s House of Music was born out of the frustration of being unable to find that perfect blend of Old School RB Classics, Contemporary Jazz and Gospel. Our mission was simple; find the best grooves and create unique releases for the world to enjoy. To meet our objective we are happy to have signed the critically-acclaimed band Rhythm ‘n’ Jazz exclusively to our record label. This ensemble of renowned artists were brought together to bring you those funky but smooth jazz grooves....
CHANTAL CHAMBERLAND NOMINATED -FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR – CANADIAN SMOOTH JAZZ AWARDSElegance and sensuality mingle in the music of smoky-voiced chanteuse Chantal Chamberland. Smooth as a dry martini and equally intoxicating, Chamberland’s third album DRIPING INDIGO cements her role as one of the best interpreters of classic songbook favorites. Two factors set Chamberland’s music apart from the pack. First, the arrangements are slow and sexy relying on a small jazz ensemble for backing (piano, sax, bass, light rhythm). Secondly is her luscious voice, which caresses the listener with a breathy purr throughout the album. With a repertoire that features “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes,” Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered” and ” How Deep Is Your Love,” the album slowly seduces with its corner jazz club ambience and torch singer grace....
The St. Louis-based jazz vocalist Erin Bode’s second album builds on the American Songbook interpretations of her first release with a collection of self-penned originals, as well as covers of Paul Simon’s “Graceland,” Simply Red’s “Holding Back the Years,” and the standard “Alone Together.” Her accompanying trio provides a supple, subtle accompaniment on this down-tempo set of ballads....
CHANTAL CHAMBERLAND NOMINATED -FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR – CANADIAN SMOOTH JAZZ AWARDSThis is Our Time, is an impressive sampling of sultry originals and traditional standards, delivered in Chamberland’s trademark seductive vocal style.”Music is an expression of life – in all its beauty, sorrow and delight. This is especially true of Jazz which has always been my passion. Intrigued by the musical and emotional legacy of the great Ella Fitzgerald, Shirley Horn and Edith Piaf, it is my admiration of these legends that is the inspiration for “This is our Time”. – Chantal Chamberland – - THIS IS OUR TIME – IN REVIEW – Slow burning passion and world-weary grit coalesce in the sultry, urban nightclub-style vocals of Chantal Chamberland. The Canadian singer/songwriter mines the depths of emotion once again with her album THIS IS OUR TIME, a collection of original compositions, pop covers and classic torch songs. With her mature, aggressive vocal delivery, Chamberland turns each of these songs into an intense display of soul-searching poignancy....
Viktoria Tolstoy (born 1974, née Kjellberg) is a Swedish jazz singer who is said to have never taken a single singing class. She is the daughter of Erik Kjellberg, and the great-great-granddaughter of Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy....
