Jazz Articles about Michele Mele

Michele Mele: Feel

by Michael P. Gladstone
February 18, 2007

Feel, the third album from singer/songwriter Michele Mele, falls in line with her previous efforts, Like This (2003) and Laugh (2004). Both prior albums reflected her creativity and featured only original material. Her third album is not much different in format. There are a dozen tunes here, of which only two are famaliar (the Ellington/Strayhorn vehicle “I'm Beginning to See the Light" and Michel Legrand/Jacques Demy's “You Must Believe In Spring"). The biggest issue I have with this album is ...

Michele Mele: Like This

by AAJ Staff
May 9, 2003

Toronto's Michele Mele is one in a line of vocal jazz singers dating back to Peggy Lee who dares to write songs for the sheer joy of creativity. Her debut release, Like This, is a catalogue of mainstream musical styles. Unfortunately for jazz lovers, Mele showcases her cool singing talent to the point of stunting the very music behind it.

Mele’s music declares her independence while acknowledging jazz traditions. She was raised on classical piano, and (at least) ...