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Fly Away Butterfly, New Album by Carol Albert

Source: Carol Albert
July 7, 2017

Reviewed by Kabir Sehgal, New York Times bestselling author and Multi-Grammy Award winning producer Every so often, an artist comes along that makes you reimagine the possibilities of music. With Fly Away Butterfly  Album, Carol Albert delivers a seminal and sizzling contribution to the artistic sphere, blending lively melodies with thoughtful and refined arrangements. Every song presents not just different sounds but soundscapes in which Carol invites us to inhabit and explore. But this album is also one of healing, ...

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Composer/Keyboardist Carol Albert Keeps Her Career Momentum And Positive Vibes Flowing On A Vibrant Re-imagining Of The Al Jarreau Classic “one Way”

Source: Carol Albert
June 15, 2017

By Jonathan Widran, Music Connection and Jazziz Magazine A few months after energizing smooth jazz radio with her vibrant, optimistic early 2017 single “On My Way,” Atlanta based composer, keyboardist and vocalist Carol Albert keeps the positive, optimistic vibes and the momentum flowing with her fresh and vibrant re- imagining of legendary singer Al Jarreau’s classic “One Way.” The soulfully exotic, high energy piano driven tune, which evolves from gently seductive opening verses into a spirited, intensely grooving ensemble jam, ...

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New Single "On My Way" From Keyboardist Carol Albert

Source: Carol Albert
February 1, 2017

By Allen Kepler and Jonathan Widran, Smooth Jazz Network We had a chance to preview Carol Albert's new single “On My Way" today and we love it! Listen for the debut of Carol's fresh new tune soon on the SJN! We asked Carol about the new single; “I originally wrote ‘On My Way” for an earlier project as a song of hope and optimism. I wanted to remake the song in a unique way that reflected that same positivity for ...

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Keyboardist And Vocalist Carol Albert Follows Her Radio Hit "Mas Que Nada” With A Burst Of Optimism On Her Latest Single "On My Way”

Source: Carol Albert
January 13, 2017

After lighting up radio in the summer and fall of 2016—and celebrating the Rio Olympics- with her fresh and exotic contemporary re-imagining of the Brazilian classic “Mas Que Nada," veteran composer, pianist and keyboardist Carol Albert launches into 2017 with a burst of infectious, high energy optimism on her latest single, “On My Way." Set for release February 1, the percussive, horn-drenched track features Carol’s vibrant vocals conveying words which make this a much needed anthem for our times: “On ...

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