MP3 Tracey Lyons - Sweet Happy Life

A fresh and stunning take on a smart collection of jazz/pop classics. Just when you thought no further riches could be mined from these tunes, along comes this immensely sophisticated debut.

11 MP3 Songs in this album (36:39) !
Related styles: JAZZ: Jazz Vocals, JAZZ: Jazz-Pop

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Details:
Singer-pianist Tracey Lyons is especially gifted with a superb vocal instrument and has the impeccable taste to know how to use it. Her voice is intimate, warm, relaxed, engaging and, most of all, a sheer joy to listen to. She makes it all sound so effortless and satisfying. Every musical decision here has been made with considerable class and intelligence. Ms. Lyons and her bandmates are knowing professionals who perform with supreme elegance and crispness.

On a CD replete with both subtle and obvious pleasures, perhaps the single most striking accomplishment is Ms. Lyonsâ rendition of âIf I Only Had A Brainâ (yes, from the Wizard of Oz). Arranged by Harry Connick, Jr., this song is remarkable in its emotional richness and depth.

Based in Greenwich CT, Ms. Lyons has, for years, been providing those who live in Connecticut, New York and New Jersey with the pleasure of her voice, piano playing, and personality in live gatherings. Now, with the release of this stunning debut, the rest of the world can enjoy her obvious talent.

ABOUT THE ALBUM
Recorded live at BiCoastal Music, multiple Grammy nominated studio in Ossining NY.

The musicians: Tracey Lyons â piano and vocals. Jon Irabagon â tenor sax (winner of the 2008 Thelonius Monk International Jazz Competition). Steve Taylor â bass. Peter Hohmeister â drums, percussion.