Posted at 8:53 am by Lee Lessack
WINTERSONG-a collection of new, rare, and beloved Christmas songs performed by Amanda McBroom, writer of Bette Midler’s classic hit THE ROSE.
The New York Times called Amanda, “… the greatest cabaret singer/songwriter of our generation, who writes like an angel and has a voice to match.”
This collection was inspired by a brand new Christmas carol , “MARY SAID NO”, written by Amanda and her long -time collaborator, Michele Brourman.
Other new and/or rare holiday songs include the beautiful “FIRST SNOW OF THE YEAR” by Rosie Casey and Ken Hirsch, “MAYBE THIS CHRISTMAS” by Ron Sexton, and a brand new New Years Eve standard, “A HAPPY NEW YEAR” by Amanda and jazz great Ann Hampton Callaway.
Produced by Fred Mollin, producer of such musical legends as Johnny Mathis, Jimmy Webb, and Vince Gill, this CD was recorded in Nashville at the world famous Sound Emporium studios. A glorious five piece rhythm section of true musical masters, plus a horn section and a string orchestra make this a feast for the ears and the heart.
Beloved standards such as I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS and HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS, Dan Fogelberg’s heartfelt ANOTHER AULD LANG SYNE , and Amanda’s own originals make this CD a new holiday classic.
Posted at 11:27 pm by Lee Lessack
First Harvest, debut album of Elizabeth Ward Land, beautifully showcases her thrilling voice, extraordinary interpretive gifts and vast range of musical expertise. For Broadway fans, Liz’s opening track reveals surprising depth in A Change in Me from Beauty and the Beast.
Posted at 12:45 pm by Lee Lessack
STILL WITHIN THE SOUND OF MY VOICE: THE SONGS OF LINDA RONSTADT, is the studio recording of the award winning concert created by Broadway veteran Elizabeth Ward Land (AMAZING GRACE, MEMPHIS, THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL). Touching on genres ranging from rock, country, folk, big band and mariachi, Elizabeth Ward Land finds her perfect vocal match in this salute to the great Linda Ronstadt. With gorgeous arrangements and soaring vocals in songs from the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers vast catalogue, including YOU’RE NO GOOD, BLUE BAYOU, FRENESI, and LONG, LONG TIME, the album promises something for every music lover.
Posted at 6:57 am by Lee Lessack
Jazz vocalist Sharon Azrieli enchants us with this romantic Michel Legrand songbook. Tracks include Legrand classics such as the Oscar-winning “Windmills from your Mind” and the unearthed title track “Secret Places”. Ms. Azrieli is known for her “top-drawer cabaret-jazz” singing, which “has, always, a naturalistic freshness … with balance and grace.” [Blogcritics]. Tracks in English and French.