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Whether she's playing an intimate solo set or pounding it out with her band, Alicia Wiley puts on a show that defies her years. Although she's gathering comparisons to the likes of Fiona Apple and Diana Krall, Alicia has a sound all her own. One moment she's banging out piano riffs that get jazz aficionados bopping their heads and the next, she's belting out choruses that leave pop music fans delighted. Somewhere in the middle of this seamless blend she slows down just enough to make everyone lean in and hang on to her delicate lyrics and rich, textural voice. Only 22 years old, Alicia is a rare talent with an amazing command of the piano, her voice, and the art of songwriting. Her piano chops have been steeped in classical and jazz, while her songwriting reflects strong pop influences. She is just as likely to be inspired by Miles Davis and John Coltrane as she is by the Smashing Pumpkins. It is Alicia's ability to move deftly between pop melodies and jazz improvisation that has fans singing her praise. In this exciting age of genre-bending music, Alicia is one rapidly emerging starlet that should not be missed. "...a songstress for the masses...sculpted as much by contemporary rock and pop as by bop and smooth jazz." -Matt Peiken, St. Paul Pioneer press "...destined for fame since her fleet fingers grazed the keys at age 6." -Courtney Lewis, Minnesota Monthly "Melody, depth of lyric, performance; it's all there." -Mark Snow, Duluth Reader Weekly THE PLAYERS: Alicia Wiley-Piano, Keyboards & Vocals Tommy Barbarella- Organ on track 3 Jeff Bailey-Bass Michael Bland-Drums on tracks 1&3 Rich Mecurio-Drums on track 5 Kevin Washington-Drums on track 4 Dirk Freymouth-Guitar on tracks 1&5 Jon Herchert-Guitar on tracks 3&4 www.aliciamusic.net Check out the artist's website: http://www.aliciamusic.net Track List: 1. In Your Sight 2. Bliss 3. About Love 4. Overtime 5. The Little Things Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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