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| Russ Lorenson releases his debut CD. Jazz vocalist Russ Lorenson releases his debut CD, "A Little Travelin' Music, " on LML Music, beginning today, May 9, 2006. The CD features songs from Lorenson's acclaimed jazz/cabaret show of the same name, and includes duets with special guests Klea Blackhurst and fellow LML recording artist Shawn Ryan. Also featured on the CD are San Francisco Bay Area jazz musicians Kelly Park on piano, Reid Whatley on bass, Jack Dorsey on drums, and Tony Malfatti on sax and clarinet. "Russ is exactly the kind of artist that exemplifies what our label is all about, " says Lee Lessack, founder and CEO of LML Music. "His sound and approach are the very essence of the Great American Songbook. We're excited to have Russ join the lineup of other great artists at LML." Lorenson will embark on a 15-city tour beginning in August 2006, promoting the CD and bringing his shows to audiences throughout the US. Scheduled cities include San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Washington DC, New York, Philadelphia, and Boston. Featuring San Francisco Bay Area jazz musicians Kelly Park on piano, Reid Whatley on bass, Jack Dorsey on drums, and Tony Malfatti on sax and clarinet, the CD is a collection of jazz standards and Broadway gems that takes listeners on a musical journey through the Great American Songbook. Special guest artists include New York cabaret star Klea Blackhurst, and fellow LML Music recording artist Shawn Ryan. Songs by composers such as Cole Porter, the Gershwins, Johnny Mercer and Cy Coleman include "When In Rome, " "A Foggy Day (In London Town), " "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square, " "I Love Paris, " "Moonlight In Vermont, " "(On A) Slow Boat To China, " and "Come Fly With Me." write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Jazz News :: home page |