“Hardly Ever” by Anya Thomson (Jazz artist from United Kingdom)

"Hardly Ever" by Anya Thomson is a very groovy and memorable jazz collection that had us amazed. WOW! This CD demonstrates great talent, superb musicianship, and top-notch production that portrays a very live feel. "Sleuths, Scoundrels, Saints And Sinners" introduces listeners to the very beautiful vocal performances of Anya. Her pitch-perfect, airy vocal tone adds a thick emotional atmosphere to these songs. Lyrically, these songs are poetically sharp, emotion-invoking, and quite memorable. The upbeat "Good And Wrong!" flaunts some very audacious instrumental runs, including a very memorable piano and saxophone run. Bearing the whole-package, "Hardly Ever" is one album well worth a listen for any jazz fan, and also any pop music fan that enjoys artists such as Norah Jones.

-Xavier and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"O Holy Night" by Elizabeth (Easy Listening/Spiritual artist from Oklahoma (OK))

"O Holy Night" by Elizabeth is a 3-song collection of spiritual songs that feature the incredible voices of Bet and Ashtyn Wallace. The strong and lilting rendition of an old favorite religious melody, "O Holy Night," brings the talent of both mother and daughter to light, and displays the especially beautiful mix of their voices when they harmonize. Both vocalists have pitch-perfect vibrant voices and clear diction which enhances their performances. The keyboard work at the beginning of "I Don't Wanna Go" gives a full appreciation of the strong backup work on this selection and blends extremely well with the gentle voices of the vocalists. If you enjoy beautiful spiritual music or emotionally-moving female vocalists, you will enjoy this CD.

-Lea and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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“Flowers and Frolic” by Pene Kingsford (R&B artist from New Zealand)

 

"Flowers and Frolic" is a CD featuring the impressive vocals of Pene Kingsford. Pene's soft vocal style and clear diction is nicely accented by the musical accompaniment, which includes mainly songs with a gentle, acoustic jazzy feel, and a few with a more urban R&B feel. The production on the CD is creative, adding interesting backing instrumentation, sounds, and counterparts. The musicianship is strong. "Lily" is an urban R&B track that interestingly combines male and female rap asides with its lead female vocal. The introduction and back up in "Fibre and the Weave" bring a slightly different flavor to this collection. The title track is a beautiful song that brings out the sensual side of Penne's vocals and nicely adds saxophone fills. Whether you're a fan of jazz or a fan of modern singer-songwriters, this CD will add a nice relaxing atmosphere to your evenings of leisure.

-Lea and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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“Sleeping Giants” by Vali&saxolution (Jazz artist from Austria)

"Sleeping Giants" by Vali&saxolution is a remarkable smooth jazz collection that leaves a lasting impression. Demonstrating great talent and skill, this CD serves up some very soothing piano and saxophone-led compositions. The recording is cystal clear, allowing the finer details of the instruments to push through. Moreover, the percussion arrangements on this album employ great creativity and hold these tunes together like glue. Everything about this CD, including the interesting songwriting, and especially the musicianship, is top notch. "Fly" demonstrates the mesmerizing sax melodies that bring these instrumentals to life. "Paris" introduces a very nice electric guitar lick, adding to the instrumental diversity. All around, this album radiates musical passion, creativity, and excellent production. This is an excellent addition to any jazz collection.

-Xavier and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"A Thought" by Bob and the Fritsch (Rock artist from Florida (FL))

"A Thought" by Bob and the Fritsch is a twistedly eclectic collection of songs that are a reflection of a journey through one man's mind - Bob's mind, that is. The sound is experimental and is influenced by 60's Brit rock and surf music. Your ears will stand at attention while listening to this album. It is unpredictable and creative while retaining a classic sound. Highlights include the title track, "A Thought". Bob's throaty spoken word vocals mixed with beautiful surf progressions combine to produce a winner. "Duality" has a nice bouncy rhythm mixed with unassuming guitar tracks. "Microscopic Dot" features a beautifully played acoustic guitar progression and gets intimate with Bob's voice. If you like Lou Reed and Leonard Cohen, give this album a try.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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“Bay Princess” by Asia B (Hip Hop/Rap artist from San Francisco, California (CA))

"Bay Princess" by the young and talented rapper Asia B is an attention-demanding hip-hop album. Energetic beats, memorable musical leads, and audacious lyrics are just a few of the noteworthy features of this CD. The creative and well-balanced production is also worth noting. The CD is impressive, especially considering that Asia B apparently recorded this at the age of 12! "Princess of the Bay" stands out as musically catchy and flaunts Asia's powerful rapping style. The heavily beat-driven "Best in the Buildin" is sure to get listeners up and moving. Moreover, "15's Slappin'" is yet another stand out track, introducing the talents of two other very skilled rappers. If you enjoy discovering talented young hip-hop artists, check out this CD.

-Xavier and the RadioIndy Reviewer Team
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"Captivated Heart" by Douglas Closson (Pop artist from San Francisco, California (CA))

"Captivated Heart" by Douglas Closson is a peaceful adult contemporary album with a little romance sprinkled in from time to time. There are many elements that make up the sound of this album. You'll hear a little country, a little blues, a little adult contemporary, and a little island sound, as Douglas' warm voice lends itself well to a variety of styles. The production on the CD is very simple and clean, allowing some beautiful acoustic guitar work to come through. The overall sound on the CD is very tranquil and relaxing. Highlights are "Into the NIght," a sea chantey that starts the album off letting you know that you are in for a treat. It is catchy and well put together. "Touch Me Woman" is a beautiful love song with great guitar work, a strong vocal performance and nice harmonies. The title track "Captivated Heart" is an inspiring duet that wraps up the concept of the album. You'll like this one if you enjoy adult contemporary artists such as James Taylor and Dan Fogelberg.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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