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| Allison Cornell - 'Pretty Colored Lights' Allison Cornell is a seasoned singer who is no stranger to the stage. She has a Masters from Juilliard, continued her education in New York, and toured doing vocals, keyboards, viola/violin with Joe Jackson, Cyndi Lauper, Shania Twain, Angelique Kidjo, Jann Arden, Tracy Chapman, Pat Benatar, Ann-Margret and Ronnie Spector. Her recording credits include work with Cyndi Lauper, Jann Arden, Pat Benatar, Joe Jackson, Rachael Sage, Carter Burwell, Angelo Badelmente and Branford Marsalis. "Pretty Colored Lights" is a CD of her jazz-infused r&b/pop and americana which showcases her eclecticism and virtuosity on the violin, viola, piano, keyboards, guitar, mandolin and lead vocals. Cornell, speaking about the diverse sounds on the new CD, "The hodge-podge nature of the album is by design- I like records with different flavors." The pulsating "Rock This Country" is sure to get the dance floors burning. Cornell vocals stand out on the Motown-flavored "I Want Everything". The simmering funk of "Crush" is a highlight of "Pretty Colored Lights" . The CD ends with the heartfelt pop-rock ballad "I Fall Down". Cornell's emotions are at the forefront of every turn of this song. Lauper adds vocals to "I Fall Down". Cornell says, "My regular job is with Cyndi. We've been together six years. I've been on some fairly big tours with her, so I work around whatever fits in here schedule. I feel like I have one of the best jobs out there for me. It's challenging, and yet it's a good fit." Joe Jackson and his band back Cornell on his spicy composition "Glamour and Pain", a highlight of "Pretty Colored Lights". Kat Dyson, bandmate with Cornell in Cyndi Lauper's group and former Prince and the NPG guitarist, lends great guitar assistance throughout "Pretty Colored Lights". Allison Cornell info and CD ordering can be found at www.allisoncornell.com and www.cdbaby.com/cd/cornell. Allison is also on tour this spring in support of "Pretty Colored Lights" write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Jazz News :: home page |