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MOON OF MANAKOORA by JANET SEIDEL recently won the coveted Bell Award for best Jazz Vocal CD 2006 in the Australian Jazz Awards. Placed No.1 on the prestigious jazz vocal chart of Japan’s Swing Journal for 3 consecutive months, Moon Of Manakoora features a dreamy jazzy repertoire featuring Janet’s warmest ever vocals and the amazing Chuck Morgan on ukulele and guitars. Famous Japanese jazz writer, Yasukuni Terashima, wrote "I really enjoyed Chuck Morgan`s ukulele performance. In fact this is the first time I’ve enjoyed ukulele in a jazz setting. “Fantastic!†This is the best album I’ve ever come across" Originally produced and recorded in Australia for a Japanese record label & previously only available in Japan, now its here in Australia on La Brava Music label. A perfect soundtrack for our summer season. Reviews: Bruce Crowther - famous UK jazz writer ..... "Hold on to your hats, but Moon Of Manakoora includes the hitherto non-jazz sound of a ukulele. During a 2004 visit to Japan, Janet was accompanied at a concert by David and Chuck. The guitarist had that day bought a ukulele and the audience not only spotted the instrument, but turned out to be made up in large part of ukulele admirers. They demanded that he play his new instrument and rather than cause an international incident, he did so. They gave him a standing ovation and it's not hard to see why. At this subsequent recording session he was persuaded to feature the instrument again and his skill is startling. At heart, though, he is a jazz player and it shows, so doubters can be reassured. Ably abetted by David's bass and percussionists Billy Ross on some tracks and Laurie Bennett on others, Chuck helps provide Janet with an exhilarating backing for some fine vocals on an attractive selection of songs that include 'When Lights Are Low', 'Twilight Time', 'Delicado', 'Don't Be That Way', 'Deep Purple', 'April In Portugal' and, of course, the title song of the album." CD + DVD Journal 2005 July p.68 GENTLE HAWAIIAN SEA BREEZE Janet’s singing is like a soft and gentle smile. Her charm is eternal. Her singing style already has perfection, and no matter what she sings, the charm of her singing can never be spoiled. This is one of secrets of her popularity. The ukulele features on this album, thus it has a Hawaiian taste. However, the core of this album is not Hawaiian music but peaceful and refined jazz. The ukulele adds a very warm sound which blends elegantly with the jazz rhythm. The sound is like waves murmuring in a soft and gentle breeze on a Hawaiian seashore. I assure you that Janet’s charming voice will comfort you. Toshiaki Uemura JAZZ LIFE July 2005 page 112 The ukulele features on this new album which blends Hawaiian into jazz perfectly. The style has a tropical mood as if you were listening to the sound of waves. Janet’s light and soft singing voice refreshes us. Moreover, we can appreciate her melancholy vocals in the ballads. This music is perfect for the coming season (summer). Janet’s fans should not miss this album. It’s also a superb introduction to her music for newcomers. I am really fond of this album. Sei Sugano Check out the artist's website: http://www.janetseidel.com Track List: 1. When Lights Are Low 2. No Moon At All 3. Twilight Time 4. Delicado 5. Breeze 6. Till There Was You 7. The Moon of Manakoora 8. Don't Be That Way 9. Tres Palabras 10. Deep Purple 11. Linger Awhile 12. Dream a Little Dream of Me 13. April in Portugal 14. Falling in Love Again 15. Whispering Suggested CDs:Other Genres: |