Laurel Moore / OneLadyJazz

Laurel Moore / OneLadyJazz
CD title : Shadows of Light
Genre: Jazz
Country:  USA

WINNER 'Best Jazz Album' awarded by Amkademia (US) October 2014. With vocals described as ''smoke and honey''. It's easy to see why Parisien and Moore already have 7 USA TV/FIlm Deals before the release of their first album.

WINNER 'BEST JAZZ ALBUM' awarded by Akademia Music Awards October 2014.

''Love it! :>) 3-Time Grammy Winner Sarah McLachlin on Twitter.

''Beautiful…beautiful…beautiful. Your sensual voice is only matched by your incredible sax playing.

I continue to be totally impressed and mesmerized with each and every song you record. Outstanding!'' Chart-topping Saxophonist Al Masey.

''Such delicate and sensitive playing, Steve - you really caress the instrument - I love "Shadows of Light"! Jordan E. Spivack, Musician''

With 7 USA TV/FILM Publishing Deals on these songs within 6 months and already catching the attention of artists like 3- Time Grammy winner Sarah McLachlin - you can be sure to hear a lot more from this NEW winning duo Parisien and Moore at parisienmoore.com

Laurel Moore/OneLadyJazz (UK)

''I love singing so much that I'm sure I was born singing. I can't go through a whole day without singing.''

Music has always been an integral part of my life. Being part of the church choir was a haven for me at a very young age. I began on the piano then was encouraged to learn the accordion professionally at the age of 12. Although I learnt music to a reasonable level, I always felt driven to play by ear. College days saw me busking (singing/saxing) with a Jazz Band. There I was talent-scouted by a hotel-manager to play some gigs.

Years later I came back to the Tenor Saxophone again. I felt such a strong connection with this instrument. In a courageous moment, a few years ago, I threw away all my music/chord charts/keys and decided to play by ear, no matter what, no matter where it did or didn't take me. I don't regret that decision. It's both terrifying and exhilarating to play like this.

For the last 15 years I've quietly been working hard on my Art and Music and Singing at moorethanart.com.

As a vocalist, I would say it has taken this time to find my own Jazz Voice. There's always more to learn and further to climb. There's always that feeling of walking a fine tight-rope between challenge and frustration -of searching for more: more colours, more depth, more feeling. So I like that my surname is now Moore!

I discovered Steve's astonishing playing on an online music site, where he is regarded as one of the top guitarists in Canada. I was blown-away by the depth and sensitivity of his emotional playing. ''Another Gray Day'' was the first song we wrote together in 2013.

Steve writes the original song and plays guitar. It's a rare gift that he then is able to share this whole project with me, allowing me a free-hand to put my own vision onto his songs. So I usually add vocals, my tenor saxophone and any number of other instruments I like to tinker with, plus sometimes some sound-effects.

I think because I approach my music as a painter, I like to think in terms of layers of sound, just as you would add layers to a canvas. With this musical paintbrush, I attempt to create beautiful soundscapes and meaningful soulful songs that touch people and immerse them in the landscape of the music.

''Laurel Moore is a notable new Jazz Singer and Saxophonist'' (New Jersey Jazz Society Magazine)

STEVE PARISIEN (CANADA)

''Music has and always will be a part of me''.

Multi-instrumentalist Steve Parisien is regarded as one of the top guitar players in Canada. As a song-writer Steve Parisien writes beautiful heart-felt songs using improvisation as the basis for his music. And you'll find him right at the top of the charts, in many of the worlds top jazz sites.

I grew up in the music business that my father had and started learning the piano at the age of 5. By the time I was 8 years old I had learned the organ and my father used me as a sales-tool to sell instruments! It was one of those 'look, if this young child can play, so can you!' things, and it apparently worked. All I knew was, I was having a lot of fun performing.

Whilst learning the conservatory system, I truly learned what music was all about from my father, who recognized then nurtured my ability to play by ear. I soon began performing at local T.V. shows, fairs, and shopping centres.

By the time I was 13, I had a real interest in the guitar, which has remained with me ever since.

For a long time, I just wrote my own arrangements of different tunes - but came to realize recently, that I really should write my own material. A few musician friends of mine had commented, 'it's about time'!

My passion now is writing music, and get no greater pleasure than having someone else do their own interpretation of my work.

Laurel Moore is one of those wonderfully talented people I speak of. Her ability in writing lyrics along with her silky smooth voice and the connection to that of my compositions keeps me 'pumped up' in continuing to write.

''We hope you enjoy this, our first original album together. It's been a pleasure writing these tunes and we look forward to writing more together soon......' Steve and Laurel.

Greg Freeman

Greg Freeman, whose interviews and authoritative writing have highlighted the careers of Grammy Award winners and music legends for more than a decade, is excited about the release of his first radio single, “Sunlight and Shadows.”  Having garnered airplay on a syndicated show in India and Dubai in November 2014, the song has generated positive feedback from near and far, and Freeman feels that it’s time to take the song to the masses.

Freeman acknowledges that his brand of country music is different from the fray. “Change is inevitable in all genres of music. Younger artists are constantly coming up with more progressive styles and often edgier content,” Freeman says, “…but I think there’s room in every genre for all sorts of creativity, and one need not fit certain stereotypes or push boundaries to please lovers of good music. I incorporate both traditional and contemporary styles into my writing and recording, and listeners will gravitate to what they enjoy, regardless of who is topping the charts or receiving the most airplay.”

Known in Nashville circles and elsewhere for writing gospel/contemporary Christian songs, Freeman, like many recording artists and writers, is versatile and not easily defined by musical style. Considering that his catalogue is almost entirely gospel music, it’s perhaps even more interesting that his first commercial release would be a country song. That said, Freeman—who frequently collaborates with Dove Award-winning gospel artist Babbie Mason and has co-written two country songs with multiple Emmy Award winner Cheryl Rogers (who produced a track on the Grammy Award-winning Tribute:  The Songs of Andrae Crouch)—describes “Sunlight and Shadows” as an upbeat, stop-and-smell-the-roses song, and he is confident that music lovers will find its message and sound infectious.

“My intention with ‘Sunlight and Shadows’ is not unlike my gospel songs,” Freeman says, adding, “My songwriting is a form of self-expression, quite often very personal and introspective, and I suspect that fans of my country songs will enjoy my gospel material and vice versa.  At least, that’s what I’m hoping for.”