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“Hey
Melissa, I really enjoyed the BBC interview and your new CD a lot. You
have a lovely instrument and you use it so well……you are the
REAL deal. I would put you up there with Becky Kilgore as one of
the finest undiscovered vocalists in all of jazz.”
– Bud Spangler, drummer, radio
host
“I'm
sitting here listening to your new CD. My fave so far is Street
of Dreams. Great work!”
–
Tony Marcus, guitarist
“I
Heard you for the first time at this year’s Sacramento jazz
festival. Beautiful voice and great songs. I have a blues/jazz
band myself and was very impressed with the song "Old
Fashioned Love" and your CD. “
– Jim Collins, bluesman
“I
love your CD! Your singing is great -- so lovely, and warm and
sexy (in a sweet way). You have such a wonderful voice: clear,
accurate, expressive, unique. I love the way you sing. I'm
looking forward to seeing you again and hearing more of your
music.”
– Kay Eskenazi, guitarist
“Your
CD arrived last Saturday (very fast service). Great choice of
songs---great vocals----and it SWINGS. What superb
backup---special kudos to Ray Skjelbred (wow--what spelling--)
and Eddie Erickson. This CD will be played a lot!!”
– Ken Gates, jazz fan
“I
purchased Melissa's CD at the Sunday Jazz Meeting, and totally
agree with Ken Gates' assessment. Super great singer! Pure
delight. Melissa's great delivery; straight ahead a la Kilgore;
the great selection of tunes; the laid-back two-beat feel; a la
Redbone and Kilgore; the tasty solos. Boy, did I get my money's
worth this time!”
– Charlie Hull, saxophonist
“Way
to go Melissa, I heard your CD at Mal Sharpes house, nice
presentation of some undiscovered and wonderul songs.
Several I have not heard before. I have always loved your
singing, something very special about your tone and
phrasing. You can quote me too !”
– Bob Scott, drummer
“Tal;
I ordered your sister’s CD and got it today. Am
enjoying the music most extremely greatly.
–
Hugh Schone, artist
“Hi
Melissa, I love your new recording!!! I had time tonight to
listen. It's beautiful! Got soul, class, taste, wit, fun,
everyone is on the same page and really listening -- and best of
all --SWINGIN'! “
–
Steve Homan, guitarist
“Cool
Collard. Thanks for the great music. Sounds old and
new....”
– Allen Wald, guitarist, CEO, Buzz
Feiten Guitar Tuning Systems
“The
more I listen to "Old Fashioned Love" the more I love
your voice. It is PERFECT for those wonderful songs you
sing.You go girl!!! :-)”
– Dennis
Crop, jazz fan
Reviews
from cdbaby customers:
"Superb
Cd!''
"A
fabulous selection of material, a magnificent vocalist, some of
the very best jazz musicians in the world -- What more could one
want?"
–
Mike Stanton
"Cute
without being cloying"
Best
cover of When Somebody Thinks You're Wonderful since Brian
Ferry's. Exquisite selections that are all just well-played
gems. Bought it for On A Coconut Island and have liked each
song, lots of fun.
–
Amarie Harrison
"Ain't
she sweet?"
"What
a wonderful cd! Melissa is sweet, the repertoire is flawless and
she's backed by very capable musicians. If you like Ella
Fitzgerald or Peggy Lee, buy this cd!"
–
Wagner F. Sacco
"This
is one of the happiest CD's in the world."
"Love
every song, and have not tired of listening to the CD
repeatedly. It is relaxing, energizing and sentimental all at
once. Enjoy!"
– jvadesign
"A
great rendition of a well-chosen series of songs."
"The
selections are wonderful, the arrangements great and
well-conceived, and the musicians are top-notch. Melissa's voice
is at times reminiscent of the laid-back swinging styles of Lee
Wiley and Peggy Lee, with a delivery which commands attention by
the listener. One cannot do anything else but listen while this
CD is playing. A great rendition of a well-chosen series of
songs, performed by an artist of impeccable taste and talent. A
joy and a delight!"
–
Ed Rosenback (lead vocalist and violinist, San Francisco Starlight
Orchestra
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