EP by JAR (Jean And Rochelle Smith)

What made this show so appealing was the combination of excellent musicianship, precise angelic vocals mixed with a pervasive and relaxing aura. With well thought out arrangements, and ethereal chording, the songs were thoroughly laced with harmonies and beautiful texturing. You really have to check her out the next time she is in town, the music she plays is excellent hang-out music, as well as music that is aesthetically pleasing."

(BSU ARBITER)

Rochelle Smith played a quality set on her acoustic guitar. Smith loves performing for students on the BSU campus, as evidenced by her repeated visits. Ever-friendly, Smith entertained the onlookers with her combination of original tunes and covers, including a top-notch reproduction of Fleetwood Mac's "Landslide."

"Finally got to listen to the EP .

The EP has 4 original songs, each a little more ambitious and ominous than its predecessor. These are lovely, simple tunes with sparse arrangements. The voices are clear and present and deliver their message with conviction. The harmonies are precise. I especially enjoyed the echoing voices. The violin work has a biting, swooping sensuality. Kudos to Cunningham Audio for presenting these two artists with such power and clarity.

I much prefer the original work to the covers. Let's hope there's more to come. "

~Daniel from THE HEARD

The group JAR performed at many coffee houses, such as Starbucks, Moxie Java, and the The Library Coffeehouse. They have also performed for places such as: Seattle Folklife Festival, Boise River Festival, Women in the Arts, Idaho Botanical Gardens, Blues Bouquet, Idaho Women's Songwriter Showcase, Hidden Springs Estates, Border's Books And Music, Egyptian Theatre Words & Music showcase, and Sudwerk pubs in Davis and Sacramento, California.

Please visit Rochelle Smith's site at www.myspace.com/rochellesmyth

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