my own twist by Lisa Lauren

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Folky Pop | Smooth Jazz

10 tracks | 40 minutes

Released Feb 2002
on Planet Jazz

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sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:58 Sweet Seasons lyrics BUY MP3 03:58 Sweet Seasons lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:58 Sweet Seasons

sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:19 A Shame lyrics BUY MP3 04:19 A Shame lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:19 A Shame

sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 06:06 Life Goes On lyrics BUY MP3 06:06 Life Goes On lyrics "GIFT MP3" 06:06 Life Goes On

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sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:59 It Sucks To Be You lyrics BUY MP3 02:59 It Sucks To Be You lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:59 It Sucks To Be You

sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:55 That's All She Wrote lyrics BUY MP3 03:55 That's All She Wrote lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:55 That's All She Wrote

sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:09 A Little Romance lyrics BUY MP3 04:09 A Little Romance lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:09 A Little Romance

sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:36 Here Comes the Sun lyrics BUY MP3 03:36 Here Comes the Sun lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:36 Here Comes the Sun

sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:29 A Guy Thing lyrics BUY MP3 03:29 A Guy Thing lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:29 A Guy Thing

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organic jazzy-pop featuring singer/songwriter/pianist Lisa Lauren joined by top-flight musicians like David Sanborn and Fareed Haque.

Editorial review

For all the hype in 2002 surrounding jazz hybrid vocalist Norah Jones, she can't really hold a candle to the far superior, multi-faceted Lauren, an indie artist from Chicago who artfully blends pop and jazz influences with a dash or two of country and worldbeat. So it's promotion that's missing. Or is it the narrow play lists of adult contemporary and smooth jazz stations which would rather stick with tried-and-trues and Mariah Carey and Sade instead of allowing new voices in the mix? Lauren went Beatles-happy on her previous CD, and here does a cool jazz seduction with "Here Comes the Sun," also playing an elegant, purposeful piano line that challenges Fareed Haque's strumming guitar and Jim Gailloreto's silky soprano sax to keep up. More high-profile sax contributions come from none other than David Sanborn on the sassy, Steely Dan-inspired "A Shame," whose lyrics brim with attitude and wistful energy; Lauren sounds a bit like Marilyn Scott on this tune, and that's a compliment. Fellow Chicagoan and smooth jazz guy Steve Cole offers a tender soprano line behind one of Lauren's more romantic moments on "A Little Romance." "Life Goes On" is designed as a quartet piece, with soft, seductive drum brushes easing past a tender-hearted delivery of a lyric pondering love's mysteries. Lauren sometimes runs the risk of being overshadowed by her high-profile personnel, such as on this tune, where Fareed Haque's credit reads "homage to Pat Metheny." In the end, though, she more than holds her own. Lauren's a strong vocalist and honest songwriter, but she's also aces with cover tunes, making old songs like Carole King's "Sweet Seasons" sound fresh via colorful arrangements (this one with harmonica-laced country seasoning). ~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide

Bio / Background

Lisa Lauren is a recording artist residing in Chicago. A pianist, singer, and songwriter, Lisa released her first CD, "what comes around" independently, generating airplay on hundreds of jazz and pop stations across the U.S., Europe and Australia. Last year, her CD earned a spot on the "Most Increased Plays" list of Radio & Records' NAC/Smooth Jazz Albums and also landed on Gavin's Smooth Jazz & Vocals "Chartbound" list. Miramar Records in Seattle took notice and picked up the record for re-release. Most recently, Lisa released her follow-up CD, "my own twist" on the independent Planet Jazz label. Both recordings boast the appearance of Grammy Award-winning saxophonist David Sanborn.

"This leaps out of the radio. ..charming and playful. . .

immediate and infectious . . "

Phil Cullen

Program Director, Coast FM

Mermaid Beach, Australia

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