MP3 Jennifer Gasoi - Songs for You

A collection of 16 upbeat original songs for all ages. From Dixieland and boogie-woogie, to folk and calypso, these songs are guaranteed to make you feel like singin' and swingin'. A 2005 Juno Nominee for Children's Album of the Year.

16 MP3 Songs
KIDS/FAMILY: General Children's Music, KIDS/FAMILY: Kid Friendly



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Songs for You has been nominated for a 2005 Juno Award for Children's Album of the Year! (The Canadian equivalent to the Grammy's)

2004 Gold Parent Choice Award Winner!

Award-winning singer/songwriter Jennifer Gasoi is quickly making a name for herself in the world of children's music. Jennifer has a unique gift for writing and performing upbeat, intelligent, jazz-based children's songs that adults love too. The lyrics are clever, the melodies catchy, and the rhythms undeniably danceable.

Since releasing "Songs for You" in November 2003, the response to Jennifer's music has been extraordinary from kids and adults alike. Jennifer's debut CD was recently awarded a coveted 2004 Gold Parent's Choice Award. On July 3, 2004 CBC's Definitely Not the Opera featured a countdown of the fan's top music choices, and Jennifer's song "Butterfly" took the #1 spot. (CBC is Canada's national public radio station)

"...seems there's a huge appetite out there for intelligent creative music aimed at kids."
-Sook Yin Lee, CBC Radio

Jennifer's musical talent became apparent at the age of 4. She was shopping in a local toy store with her mom when she spotted a toy piano. Although it was the first time she had ever touched a piano she was able to play her favourite songs by ear. Her natural affinity for music led her to study classical piano for 12 years and later study jazz voice, piano and composition. Jennifer launched her professional music career singing jazz alongside piano legend Linton Garner, and went on to perform at the 1999, 2000 and 2001 Vancouver Jazz Festivals.

In 2002 Jennifer had the sudden urge to move from Vancouver to Montreal, Canada. Montreal seemed like the perfect place to perform, write, and connect with a rich and diverse group of musicians and artists. Her instincts served her well. Within days of her arrival, she was struck with the inspiration to write children's music. The process was effortless; the songs were writing themselves! Jennifer's experience as a jazz musician, coupled with 15 years experience working with children (as a piano teacher, day camp leader, and music specialist in daycares) was finally coming together. Music and lyrics flowed from her pen and a dream was born. The dream: to produce high quality, intelligent, uplifting jazz based music and live shows for all ages. And to do it all independently under her own company - "Sparkling Productions."

So, with the help of investors and significant awards (the Canada Council for the Arts and The Mayor's Foundation of Montreal), Jennifer set out to record and self-produce a full-length album. At Piccolo Studio, one of Canada's finest recording facilities, Jennifer assembled 12 of Montreal's best musicians to come up with a true gem.

Jennifer is passionate about living life to the fullest. Through her music, she hopes to inspire kids (and their parents!) to live from the heart, and follow their dreams.

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"This album proves that utterly simple can be utterly charming. Singer song-writer Jennifer Gasoi has a lovely supple voice, as unaffected as her lyrics and just as engaging. One song invites children to "Pop!" like a piece of popcorn; another offers to share a dreamy piece of "Moon Pie." Instrumentation is simple, acoustic, and totally appropriate. This whole production is a small gem whose seemingly simple perfection belies the hard work required to reach that level of effortless sophistication."
-Kristi Jemtegaard ©2004 Parents' Choice


"Prepare to be genuinely charmed. Jennifer Gasoi has a true talent for writing children's music. Her smooth and agile voice is perfectly lovely and expresses sincere enjoyment in singing. You can't kid a kid. The songs are playful and engaging for any age. I don't have toddlers but I would wager that "Songs For You" stands up exceptionally well to repeat listening for both young and old. It isn't boring music and it isn't full of repetitions that could drive you mad. It isn't 'playing down' to kids. It happens to be writing for them but the songs themselves are sweet, fun and completely enjoyable. If you have kids, or kids to buy for, do yourself a favor and add "Songs For You" to your collection."
-Stacey Board, songwriting columnist for Muses Muse