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REVIEWS On first hearing, you'd think Lorraine Jordan is all heart and rhythm. Her songs, her playing, her singing are simply infectious. Listen again and her sharp-edged intelligence and clear-eyed perceptions become apparent. There's structure there too, but the bones don't show because we're so swept up in the emotion. There we are again, back to the heart. Marilyn Rea-Beyer, Music Director, WUMB Folk Radio (Boston, USA) This Big Feeling is a masterful blending of the best elements of contemporary and traditional Celtic music, tied with ribbons of harmony, brought from a soul steeped in generations of musical excellence. New England Entertainment Digest (USA) Lorraine Jordan is a one-woman Celtic melting pot. Much in the vein of Mary Black she has assembled a first-rate band to front her own unique hybrid sounds. Glorious voice...striking...dynamic...hers is a voice for the ages Sing Out (USA) Perfect music...Lorraine's voice is warm and compassionate...she delivers the tunes with a grace, soul, and beauty that puts her among the leaders in the Celtic tradition. www.bestfemalemusicians.com (USA) This Big Feeling has it all: faultless composition, talented musicians and strong arrangements all commanded by the voice of Celtic soul. www.folking.com (UK) - album of the month Lorraine's new songs all embody her trademark qualities of thoughtfulness and accessibility, with no questioning her sheer depth of feeling...immensely attractive, evenly expressive, soulful voice. This lovely CD This Big Feeling has become a cheering and compulsive in-car travelling companion. The Traditional Music Maker (UK) This Big Feeling oozes quality... - Rock N'Reel (UK) Quick Biography Lorraine Jordan is considered by many to be among the leading singer/songwriters living in the UK today. Born in Wales to Irish parents, Lorraine was influenced from a young age by Irish traditional music. This, along with her contemporary influences is reflected in her powerful and melodic songs. She has released 3 CDs to much critical acclaim, has toured Europe extensively and has a growing audience in the USA and Australia. Performance Lorraine performs both solo and with her line-up. She is a highly accomplished solo performer, accompanying herself on guitar and bouzouki. She is considered by many to be one the finest singer songwriters living in Scotland today and has played alongside such fine musicians as Richard Thompson, Loudon Wainright II, Dick Gaughan, Alan Stivell etc.. Previous musicians who have toured with Lorraine's band have included Niall O Callanain (Deiseal); Neil Davy (Anam); Steafan Hannigan (Sin E), Tony McManus, Mairi Campbell, Tim O Leary and Pete Garnett (Moishe's Bagel). Cultural Collaboration The last few years have seen her touring also with Planetwoman - a cultural collaboration which she started in 2003 with founder member Ora Barlow. Planet Woman brings together five female musicians from both sides of the globe, sharing Celtic and Maori traditions in the unique and very special performance entitled From Celtic Roots to Oceanic Soul. Lorraine is currently concentrating on her new CD which she will be touring over the summer 2006. Lorraine 2006 Touring Schedule March - May 2006 - touring in Australia with Planet Woman June- Oct 2006 - touring with own line-up and doing solo work in UK and Europe Check out the artist's website: http://www.lorrainejordan.net Track List: 1. All On a Day 2. She Stands Tall 3. This Big Feeling 4. The Lonely Road 5. Lord Randal 6. What Do I Do 7. The Cavalry 8. Good Fortune 9. Wish Again 10. When Love Came By 11. The Rythmn 12. I Once Loved a Lass Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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