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| Melissa Errico Readies 'Lullabies And Wildflowers' For Mothers Day If you could capture the experience of becoming a new mother on an album, it would sound like Melissa Errico's 'Lullabies and Wildflowers, ' out May 13th on Velour Music Group. A world-renowned singer and actress who possesses "a beautiful voice... everything she sings sounds clean and pure" (NY Times) with a quality both "earthy and soulful" (USA Today), Errico has assembled an eclectic group of songs that reflect the exhilaration, exhaustion, surrender, and connection that a mother feels from the first moment of revelation through the many late nights of rocking and nursing her child. The songs on 'Lullabies & Wildflowers' are drawn from some of the greatest contemporary composers: Lennon/McCartney, Tom Petty, Judy Collins as well as The Gershwins, several traditional children's melodies and a pair of original tunes, one by Melissa, and one by her singer/songwriter brother Mike Errico. All are given gently rhythmic and evocative modern arrangements by Rob Mathes. 'Lullabies and Wildflowers' is a milestone in an already incredible career. Errico has triumphed at New York's most prestigious theaters, the Kennedy Center, the Hollywood Bowl, fronted a jazz quartet at Birdland and a 100-piece orchestra led by Michel Legrand, was nominated for a best actress Tony for the Michel Legrand-scored musical Amour and has sung lead roles in Anna Karenina, Les Miserables, and My Fair Lady amongst others. She has also starred in several roles in television and in film. write your comments about the article :: © 2008 Jazz News :: home page |