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| Erica Papillion-Posey Announces Dual Release of Debut Jazz Album and Book Erica Papillion-Posey, described as "…a living tribute and testimony to the memory of the great Ms. Marian Anderson, the legendary opera superstar and African-American trailblazer" [Denver Weekly News] is proud to announce the dual release of her debut jazz album, The Standard Reimagined, when jazz… and her book, Musings from the Mind of a Mezzo, Poetry & Prose of passion, pain & plight. Fresh from her debut at Dazzle Jazz, where the songstress previewed selections from her upcoming album, described as "… pitch perfect and dynamic as she soared through classics like Nature Boy and Lazy Afternoon" [Roux Black]. A carefully curated collection of jazz favorites, The Standard Reimagined, when jazz… is a soundtrack of love and heartbreak featuring Erica Papillion-Posey, accompanied by Denver bassist, Ken Walker (Ken Walker Sextet) and the father and son Louisiana jazz duo, Chester Daigle II, piano and Jarius Daigle, violin (City Heat and Jazz in the Arts). "This album has lived inside me for years, and I am now ready to let it out." Ms. Papillion-Posey exclaimed when discussing her debut album. "Each selection is my love letter to jazz. A letter to a musical time that has always seduced me, a time when jazz was presented in its most evocative, sensual state and the aesthetic was one of understated elegance. The ambiance was high and the air thick with tangible anticipation before the first note was set free. This classic torch recording is a nod to that period." In addition to be being a prolific musician, Ms. Papillion-Posey has discovered her voice as a writer. Musings from the Mind of a Mezzo, Poetry & Prose of passion, pain & plight is a compilation of works chronicling various personal experiences as a child of adoption, a woman, performer, and artist. "Erica Papillion-Posey writes with a palpable and smoldering desire." Theo E.J. Wilson, a National Poetry Slam Champion described the author as, "…emotionally intelligent, wise, and elegant, her way with words triggers within the reader a mirror image of the muse that spawned her poetry. Brimming with femininity and command, we get a window inside the soul of womankind, and are seduced by both her shadow and light." Describing her evolution as a writer, Ms. Papillion Posey recounted, "For years I've written as a therapeutic exercise in an effort to exorcise the struggles of adoption, abuse, love, and womanhood and the various trials and tensions associated with self-expression as a vocal artist." She continued, "Never intending to share such deep-seated thoughts and sensibilities pinned in the recesses of private journals. I realized that not only could my words give comfort and clarity to one in need, but they might also aid in the healing heart of another." In cooperation with Dr. Barbara Shannon-Banister PhD and Grand Design Inc. performances marking the dual release of the debut jazz album, The Standard Reimagined, when jazz… and her book, Musings from the Mind of a Mezzo, Poetry & Prose of passion, pain & plight are scheduled in both Denver, Colorado and Lake Charles, Louisiana this fall. In Denver, The Erica Papillion-Posey Quartet will be featured at Baur's Restaurant and Listening Lounge (1512 Curtis Street, Denver, Colorado 80202) on Friday, October 30, 2015 at 7:00pm. In Lake Charles, The Erica Papillion-Posey Quartet will be featured at The Heist (700 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601) on Friday, November 6, 2015 at 7:00pm. Tickets are $20.00 and are available for purchase at the door. Both the jazz debut album The Standard Reimagined, when jazz… and the book, Musings from the Mind of a Mezzo, Poetry & Prose of passion, pain & plight will be available for sale on Friday, October 30, 2015 and are currently available for pre-order at http://www.epapillionposey.com. write your comments about the article :: © 2015 Jazz News :: home page |