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"Jane Stuart has been singing her way for a long time and now it is beginning to be her time. She and her first rate band are all in love with the music, and make you love it too." “Jane is a beautiful singer. The band and arrangements on her new CD, “Beginning To See The Light” are really good and Jane sounds great! I love the way Jane sings. She's always been one of my favorite singers. “I’m impressed and inspired! She’s always been one of the greatest singers, the way she connects the melody and the spirit of the song. Wonderful arrangements and musicianship. Jane puts a smile on my face.” “It’s great when Jane Stuart sings here. We love her style, her selection of tunes and she always packs the place!” “No pretense, all heart. Effortless vocals and she really knows how to swing. Classy and totally charming. We love her!” TOP ____________________________________________________________________________ eJazz News Review This article comes from eJazzNews.com : The Number One Jazz News Resource By John Gilbert __________________________________________________________ All Music Guide While jazz vocal aficionados were trumpeting in 2007 about Patti Austin's Avant-Gershwin, this lesser known but still formidable and versatile New York-based singer—whose soulful timbre at times is reminiscent of Austin's gentler side—recorded a set of impeccably arranged tunes from The Great American Songbook and beyond. While this slyly swinging collection marks Stuart's debut, she's been a major force in New York for years as a singer and actress; has backed famous artists like Barry Manilow; and has done hundreds of commercial jingles, at one point in a group with Austin, Valerie Simpson and Shawn Colvin. She seduces the listener immediately with her lively, finger snap-worthy take on Duke Ellington's "I'm Beginning To See The Light," tugs the heart on the exotic and moody "Out Of This World" and glides through "For All We Know" in a delightfully breezy two minutes. Perhaps the only thing she is better at than creating vibrant new interpretations is in choosing the diverse set list itself; she turns "Getting To Know You" into a joyful romance as effortlessly as she forges coolly percussive, soul-jazz territory on Stevie Wonder's "Visions" and tackles the sassy blues with "Moanin'." Beyond the brilliant horn arrangements by Stuart and co-producer Rave Tesar, the singer's debut is also notable for some powerhouse jazz playing by her support system, including Tesar on piano, Vinnie Cutro on trumpet and bassists Sue Williams and Kermit Driscoll. True to its title, this album is the essence of contemporary jazz illumination. TOP All About Jazz Review Jazz vocalist Jane Stuart's debut, Beginning to See the Light, could be a big success for unexpected reasons. The thirteen tracks are presented in a bright manner by a singer who knows how to swing them properly. This album could potentially attract a non-jazz audience: about half of the material consists of fairly well-known standards from the Great American Songbook like the title tune by Ellington and Strayhorn, Mercer/Arlen's “Out of this World,” Rodgers/Hammerstein's “Getting to Know You,” and the Coots/Lewis classic “For All We Know.” Stuart delivers the tunes in a strong manner, but in a way this recording is reminiscent of Norah Jones' debut album, which appealed to a wide cross-section of the vox populi. There is no scatting, just a sure-footed presentation of the songs in a pop/jazz setting. Stuart is accompanied by a fine ensemble that includes her co-producer/arranger/keyboardist, Rave Tesar, plus guitar, horns, bass, drums and percussion. Stuart shows her jazz chops on the Jon Hendricks lyrics to Miles Davis' “Four,” in which she recreates the tongue-twisting lyrics as well as the solo impressions written and sung by Hendricks, Dave Lambert and Annie Ross. Likewise, she approaches one of the most important and popular works in the Hendricks oeurve, Bobby Timmons' “Moanin',” during which the group's horns are used to good effect. Finally, the Harry “Sweets” Edison composition “Centerpiece,” again with Hendricks' lyrics, features solid jazz singing. Stuart also has the presence to resurrect a few reasonably obscure titles, such as the Newman/Gordon ballad “Through A Long And Sleepless Night,” which at one time was an effective ballad presented by John Coltrane during his Prestige period. Jane Stuart at All About Jazz. _____________________________________________________________ Jazzreview.com Such a revelation...From each note she caresses, it is obvious Jane has the range and vision to make this experience occur spin after spin. "For All We Know” stands out as a superb taste of her talent. So soft is the ballad with a delivery coated in just the right sentiment. Not a flaw to be noticed, this cut flows so evenly making the entire listening experience a memorable one. Edison’s “Centerpiece” has Jane in a very cool mode. Sultry tones makes this cut jump out at you, so appropriate it’s the exit cut. Spin the heat from this piece and you can hear the sample of her range Jane ejects into the room…This is one to hear live! Jane’s debut spin is an honest piece of very hard work and time-tested arranging. With her friend Rave Tesar arrangements and keyboard excellence the project will take off strongly. The excitement will continue as we anticipate her next venture, which has us wondering the form it will take. Whether it is R&B or to Cool Jazz, Jane’s range will meet the test and pass. Add this spin, it is sure to be among the collection of 2007 fine releases… ___________________________________________________________ CD Review: ejazznews ____________________________________________________________ Star Ledger THREE STARS This is Jersey-based singer Jane Stuart's debut CD, and it's a welcome addition to the jazz vocal library. A vocalist with a rich voice, relaxed rhythmic sense and pliable lyric delivery, she brings veracity and vigor to a range of songs. Her accompanists -- among them keyboardist Rave Tesar, bassists Sue Williams and Kermit Driscoll and drummer Rick De Kovessey -- give her consistently assured support. "Out of This World" has an enticing, low-key Latin bent, a beat Stuart gingerly plays with. "For All We Know," with just Tesar, is a sublime ballad; so is "Angel Eyes." The evergreen "I Thought About You" is done at a medium groove, and gives Williams room to tell her story. There are several vocalese, among them Miles Davis' "Four" and Bobby Timmons' "Moanin'," both with crafty words by Jon Hendricks, which Stuart offers with zest. Ellington's title track is another easy-on-the-ear swinger. Zan Stewart _______________________________________________________________ Celebrity Cafe _________________________________________________________________ Jersey Jazz Review ......Stuart's singing reflects the extensive experience that she has had vocalizing with a host of top jazz players throughout her extensive and varied career. I found that both her phrasing and her voice found a happy home in my ears. The cats backing her are terrific, playing the arrangements by Stuart and Tesar with flair and authority. "Beginning to See the Light" certainly shines the light on a vocalist who will find many new fans with this release. _________________________________________________________________ O's Place Jazz Newsletter ________________________________________________________________ WRST - FM / Jazz Programmer The prevailing theme on this disc is "up." No downers. It's a kick to hear a singer take on what were originally instrumentals and do a swinging job on them. She's not afraid of challenging herself with material. Perfect music to have with a martini or Manhattan and a few snacks. The musicians are all new to us, but they acquit themselves well, supporting Jane so she can do what she needs to do.
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