Ready by Allison Tartalia

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Sax/woodwind player Mike McGinnis (Between Green, The Four Bags); bassist Lori Bingel (Twelve 20 Six); and Drummer Mark Dodge (Between Green) lend their talents to the distinctive arrangements on "Ready", which also features performances from Sean Moran (electric guitar), Brian Drye (trombone), Jeff Hermanson (trumpet and flugelhorn) and engineer Steve Vavagiakis (percussion).

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MORE ABOUT ALLISON:

New York City-based singer-songwriter Allison Tartalia conjures an irresistible potion of rock, jazz, pop, and folk. Her intimate performances and quirky humor have endeared her to audiences at venues and festivals around the country. For a current tour schedule, please visit www.allisontartalia.com.

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PRESS/REVIEWS:

"Allison Tartalia [is] a singer with a sultry voice..." - Marc Santora, New York Times

"Wonder of wonders, this native New Yorker's debut CD sounds legitimately more jazzy than folky--smack-dab in the Laura Nyro/Ricki Lee Jones/Sophie B. Hawkins lineage, complete with sax solos warm enough for Baker Street and titles that namecheck Ab Fab and Dorothy." - Chuck Eddy, The Village Voice

"...a standout among female "confessional" singer/songwriters" - Cincinnati CityBeat

"The New Yorker's ready blend of rock, jazz pop and folk...is wedded to a striking bright voice that sings out with edgy, quirky intensity. Her diverse influences may include lyrical inspiration from Emily Dickinson, Dorothy Gale from the Oz books, and William Shakespeare, but this music will definitely make you want to leave the reading chair behind." - Jason Serinus, San Diego Update

"Allison Tartalia brings us her own blend of indy pop that veers into jazz, folk, rock and funk, delighting at every turn with her edgy lyrics that capture and intrigue, and make you smile. Who can resist an album that serves up a song inspired by the British TV show "Absolutely Fabulous" and another called "Dorothy's Reply," a sassy retort from Oz that makes you hit replay to relish it again. The CD is called 'Ready,' and I certainly am, for more" - JD Doyle, KPFT, Houston.

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