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Hannah Brine: Blue Sky Now
by Neil Duggan
Blue Sky Now is the debut album from British singer-songwriter Hannah Brine. Whilst subtly rooted in jazz, the album also draws inspiration from singer-songwriters of the 1970s, along with elements of pop, folk, and soul. Brine either wrote or co-wrote the songs, collaborating with a range of composers including Michael Garvin and Emily Phillips. With a background in directing choirs, Brine has led vocal ensembles for numerous television projects and music festivals. She has performed alongside artists such ...
Continue ReadingJo Harrop: The Heart Wants
by Richard J Salvucci
Is it the behind-the-beat feel Ms Harrop gets, even when she is not? Or perhaps it is in the phrasing? Somehow, she puts a listener in mind of Keely Smith, which is a good thing. There are some very talented jazz singers in the United Kingdom; Jo Harrop is certainly one of them. Here is a recording of loss and longing, and very well done it is. Much of the material Harrop presents in this recording, bluesy, mournful ...
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