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Jessie Kol "Little Emmanuel" Christmas EP Review

Source: Jessie Kol
November 10, 2010

If I were looking for one word to describe “Little Emmanuel," I think I'd go with “seductive." Not in some cheesy Marilyn Monroe or “Santa Baby" sense, but in the sense that I defy anyone to listen to this four song EP—actually listen to it—and not come away completely in love with it. Like any good seduction, it comes upon you with subtlety and tender patience. This EP works as well as it does not just because of the singing ...

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Young Jazz Artist Jessie Kol to Single "In The Bleak Midwinter" as a Free Download

Source: Jessie Kol
October 26, 2010

Young jazz artist Jessie Kol has an upcoming Christmas EP, scheduled to release at the end of October on iTunes, and will be releasing the song “In The Bleak Midwinter" as a free single on AllAboutJazz.com. The often overlooked and sometimes monotonous sounding ballad is one of Jessie's Christmas favorites but has been given a refreshing appeal that features a unique arrangement of vocals and musicality. Joining Jessie in the release of her first ever Christmas offering is arranger Johnson ...

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