Do you remember your mother singing to you when you were young? Some of my fondest memories were of being awakened many early mornings to the voices of Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington, Nina Simone, and my own mother singing along with them while she handled her morning housework. She gave me the great gift of weaving music into my life and now I am giving it back, with my newest project “Songs My Mother Loves." This new recording pays tribute and gives thanks to my mother for her inspiration and influence, and homage to the music that is now an important part of my life.
So many songs to sing, but only a few can be chosen! Six songs have already been recorded, including Perdido,Softly (As in a Moring Sunrise), Tis Autumn and The Joy You Bring, This is Always and The Late Late Show, with Miguel De la Cerna on piano, Harrison Bankhead on bass, and Ernie Adams on drums. We have at least 7 more to complete. The $5,000 I am currently trying to raise will cover the costs to complete the cd which includes recording time, editing, mixing, mastering, packaging, as well as compensation for my wonderful musicians.
Read more: http://3arts.org/projects/songs-my-mother-loves/
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