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Melissa Kassel & Tom Zicarelli Group Releases 'Moments,' A Set Of Inventive And Thought-provoking New Music
Melissa Kassel, a consistently creative jazz singer, has released her latest recording, Moments. The colorful set consists of ten original songs co-written with Tom Zicarelli, which pays tribute to some of the most universal aspects of life, from finding love to the beauty of nature. For this project, Melissa Kassel and Tom Zicarelli are joined by ...
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Melissa Kassel
Melissa Kassel is renown for her bold and expressive vocal style that has been praised by both music critics and jazz enthusiasts throughout the world. She is an evocative performer whose sensitivity to the nuances of words and phrasing, unique use of microtones, and raw passion, enable her to transcend to the “cutting edge” of jazz vocalization She is a challenging, risk-taking jazz vocalist whose interpretations of standards have inspired comparisons to Betty Carter and Sheila Jordan; at times, she also brings to mind the underrated Jeanne Lee.
Kassel, however, never sounds like she is emulating any of her influences; the singer is fairly original and has a recognizable style of post-bop. While Kassel brings sensitivity and vulnerability to her performances, she isn't the sort of singer who is willing to do anything-and-everything to be accessible. Kassel can be abstract and cerebral, and like Carter, Jordan, and Lee, she is someone who needs to be accepted on her own terms.
Melissa Kassel & Tom Zicarelli Group at Lilypad in Cambridge on June 4
Melissa Kassel & Tom Zicarelli Group : Melissa Kassel Vocalist, Tom Zicarelli Pianist, Bruce Arnold Guitarist, David Clark Bass & Gary Fieldman Drums. June 4 at 6:30 p.m. Lilypad 1353 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA $12.00 cash at the door. Melissa Kassel & Tom Zicarelli invite you to an eclectic evening of original ...
