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Jason Nazzaro

Born: July 25, 1968

Jason Nazzaro croons the wonderful song book of Frank Sinatra.

Lynne Fiddmont

Behold...a woman whose time has finally come. After being the go-to singer for an astounding and diverse roster of musical talents that includes Phil Collins, Patti Austin, Stevie Wonder, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Yolanda Adams, Norman Brown, Bill Withers, Mariah Carey, Gloria Estefan, Whitney Houston and Seal, this lady is ready for the world to hear her voice, her music and her story. The lady is Lynne Fiddmont and her first step toward total self-expression is her life-affirming debut album, Flow (released on the lady's own boldly named recording imprint, MidLife Records). Flow is a 9-song collection of melodic, jazzy soul songs for which Lynne composed all but one

Sophie Milman

Sophie Milman was born twenty years ago in the Ural Mountains in the heart of Russia. Her family suffered through many personal hardships, lack of freedoms and repression. When the Berlin wall fell making it possible for them to leave, the family emigrated, were stripped of their Russian citizenship, and settled in Israel with a few dollars in their pockets, some Russian paintings, boxes of Russian books and some old jazz vinyl records. Although very young, memories of Russia, especially of her grandfather who was cantor at the their local synagogue, and Russian folk songs would have a profound influence on her. Sophie Milman’s formative years were spent growing up in Israel

Myrtill Micheller

Born: August 17, 1972

Myrtill Micheller has been a well-known artist in the Hungarian music industry for more than ten years and is now a household name. After graduating as a jazz vocalist major from the Franz Liszt Music Academy, she started her music career as a jazz singer and vocal coach. She has performed with many Hungarian bands and solo artists such as Tamas Hevesi, Erika Zoltan, Roy and Adam, United, Animal Cannibals, Zsuzsa Cserhati, TNT, Naksi & Brunner and Istvan Lerch. Myrtill also performed a singing-acting role in the musical production Dr. Bubo and lent her vocal skills to the move classic “Meseauto” (Dreamcar) with the band Escape

SaElle

Born: December 15, 1975

SaElle : l’Alchimie For this last recording « Nu Jazz Journey », SaElle goes further, mixing her influences and memory to create an original and incredible fusion of Jazz, Latin , Orient and Hip Hop style ! SaElle re-set a « female électro choc » to Groove, to Nu Jazz showing up her deep conviction: acoustic or électro jazz is beneath all worldwide modern music form. When respect of roots can match with today exigence ! SaElle : La Magie Real showwoman, Lanvin fashion guest at Festival de Cannes 2004, her natural place is stage or screen. Charism, aware with her own musical expérience, a natural « entertainer »attitude added to her special voice carry this charm on the electrojazz or Trip-Hop stages, being partner of one of the best french rap group like IAM. (live commercial DVD ) But Jazz is a major part in her personal field of expérience and she considers it as the base of all actual musics. SaElle : l’Actualité With no surprises, SaElle and her 2005/2006 tour « Nu Jazz Journey » writes immediatly a new astonishing actuality.

Richard "Cookie" Thomas

Born: August 22, 1947

A versatile vocalist, and an undiscovered treasure, Richard Thomas’ career began in Philadelphia in 1960 when he had the opportunity, at fourteen, to open for B.B. King. Richard current CD Touch You With A Song, produced and arranged by Pianist John di Martino, is a compliment to his current collection, which includes: The Pleasure Of Your Company and Holiday Classics, both arranged by Pianist Lynne Arriale. Richard’s voice is especially suited to well-known classic standards. Richard draws his inspiration from the likes of Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, and Johnny Hartmann. In fact, you can hear a bit of each one when Richard sings. Richard currently performs at Soundwaters Community Center in Stamford CT., which are home based

Emiliano Loconsolo

Born: July 30, 1974

The National Italian newspaper “Il Tirreno”, hailed jazz vocalist Emiliano Loconsolo’s “Sophisticated, elegant, delicate voice, almost fragile like Chet Baker, fascinating in his melodies and in his velvet swing.”  Trained in both jazz and classical voice he has cultivated a vocal technique that seamlessly blends tenor and countertenor registers into a hybrid sound that is increasingly finding its place within new music. His versatility shines through in his performances of the American Songbook, instrumental compositions by Billy Strayhorn and Charles Mingus, contemporary art songs, and his own arrangements of rarely-heard Italian folk songs.

Fredrick Levore

Unlike any other room in his house, singer Fredrick Levore’s music alcove is Opera House Red, hinting at his passion for his craft. His music collection is filled with many of his favorites, including Nat King Cole, Billy Eckstine, Sarah Vaughan and Carman McRae, yet it crosses many categories, from Brahms to Miles, Audra McDonald to Michael McDonald. Fredrick has been a regular on the New York jazz scene for many years. He enjoys striking out in new directions, choosing songs for the stories that can be revealed and fully explored in different ways. “Skindiver”, Fredrick’s debut recording, is a thirteen track aural blend of timeless jazz and pop standards including, “Invitation” and “With You I’m Born Again”

Angela Rossi

One of the most versatile singers living in Boston, Angela Rossi’s unique repertoire traverses traditional, classical and jazz genres and explores over five centuries of music. A native of Milan, Italy, Ms. Rossi has frequently performed with the renown Tiziano Tononi Jazz Trio as well as her own Angela Rossi Quartet, appearing in Jazz Festivals and clubs in Rome, Florence, Paris, Iseo, Locarno, and Lugano. She has been featured in a weekly radio program in Milan called “Sisters in Jazz” with her ensemble and has frequently been a soloist with the group Blue Sin in Milan, as well as with the Instabile Orchestra in Rome led by composer/conductor Giancarlo Schiaffini. In 2001 she performed the role of La Jeune Fille Americaine with the Portofranco Multicolor Orchestra in a historic restaging of Eric Satie and Jean Cocteau’s provocative PARADE, which combined dance, voice, and orchestra, using original costume designs by Pablo Picasso

Marianne Matheny-Katz

Born: February 7

Baltimore songstress Marianne Matheny-Katz releases a new album in May 2014. "Somewhere in Paradise" features engaging jazz standards with surprising new arrangements, performed with great style and nuance. Writing in the liner notes, jazz critic John Murph calls Matheny-Katz “a captivating singer who…possesses a quintessential jazz voice, which she enlivens with lissome, conversational phrasing.” The vocalist has a penchant for dressing her tunes in new and noteworthy arrangements. The disc celebrates Charm City’s fertile jazz scene by featuring some of its finest musicians, whose work Matheny-Katz has promoted and cultivated over the years