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All Genres > Easy Listening > Crooners/Vocals > SANDY FOSTER + THE PAPER BAG BAND: orangify

SOUL DRENCHED ECLECTIC JAZZ
VINTAGE VOCALS + FRESH ORIGINALS + WARM CLASSICS

"Foster and the band have already drawn comparisons in some circles to Norah Jones for the eclectic nature of their sound." Edmonton Journal

"A cross between Sade & Stevie Nicks, her style is smooth as silk." Leander McClain, IGR

"With a voice like warm caramel and a musical style that samples jazz, blues, Latin, ballad and swing, Sandy is definitely in a class of her own." J. Willems, Post-Gazette


75 WORD BIO
Sandy Foster, songwriter/vocalist, features a rare blend of soul-drenched eclectic jazz. Vintage vocals are woven into warm classics and fresh originals. With three releases in three years (Purplexed in 2003, Orangify in 2004, and Marooned in 2005) featuring over 30 originals, listeners can expect seasoned, smooth, sensitive vocals reminiscent of the classics, unexpected arrangements, thought-provoking original compositions, tasteful standards and heartfelt delivery. Instrumentation varies from solo (vocals/keyboard) to quartet format. Surprising and rare, something for everyone.

2005 Highlights
Orangify nominated for 2005 Outstanding Christian Record of the Year
Marooned Charts in the Top Ten Jazz consistently in June/July/August
Marooned Airplay includes over 33 stations nationally
Marooned Released at Planet Ze - June 11th, 2005
Rawlco Radio Ltd. Chooses Sandy Foster as one of its 10K20 grant recipients.
Two tracks from orangify chosen for 2005 International Compilation CD by Bolero Records
Sandy Foster included on Denmark's Frans Music Agency roster
Orangify nominated for 2005 SHAI Awards Jazz/Blues Album of the Year
No Words For This (from orangify 2004) wins placement in song writing contest

RELEASES
purplexed (Jan 2003) A collection of 10 originals and 2 standards ranging in style from swing to blues to ballad to Latin. Smooth, sweet and a hit with all. Nominated for Jazz/Blues Album of the Year (VIBE Awards 2004).

orangify (Aug 2004) Warm as sunshine; this energetic assortment of 14 originals and one standard cuts an even wider swath of styles than purplexed. From swing to reggae to blues to ballad to Latin to pop and back again with consistently clear, smooth vocals, thought provoking lyrics and soul satisfying delivery. Nominated for Jazz/Blues Album of the Year (SHAI Awards 2005). Nominated for 2005 Western Canadian Music Awards for Outstanding Christian Record.

marooned (June 2005) Metaphorical, momentous, and mesmerizing, this CD merges vintage vocals, noteworthy originals, classic standards and accomplished instrumentals into a collection that may prove to be a landmark recording. Recorded live in studio, this album has a romantic presence that creates an intimate atmosphere, perfect for both inspiration and relaxation.

Check out the artist's website:
http://www.sandyfoster.ca

Track List:
1. Route 66
2. Stars On Your Shoes
3. Higher, Highest
4. Fly
5. Orangify
6. Walk Wise
7. Only Gold
8. Best Baby Ever
9. No Words For This
10. No More Empty Arms
11. Anvil of Grief
12. Have Me
13. His Eye Is On the Sparrow
14. Gypsy Soldier
15. The Call

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