Jumat, 28 November 2014

Discover The Amazing Talents Of Jane St. Clair

By Ida Dorsey


There are a few good female vocalists that you will enjoy discovering online. Jane St. Clair is a musician whose albums include the 2007 release "Stories". She writes the melodies and lyrics to her own songs as well as singing and playing the acoustic guitar on these tracks. Her records are available through CD Baby, Inc, the online music store that specializes in the retail of compositions by independent artists.

Jane is based in California, USA. The tunes she fashions are a fusion of atmospherics and lyricism, fabricating a sound which should appeal to people who enjoy adult contemporary rock, jazz and jazz-pop. Anyone who likes the musical styles of Diana Krall, Steely Dan or Feist could well appreciate this gifted artist too.

Some of the influences apparent in this lady's work include Sting, Burt Bacharach and James Taylor. Jane has also been said to stream from the likes of Joni Mitchell, Carole King and Stevie Wonder. The songs reflect a passion for words and narrative in the tradition of Tom Waits, Todd Rundgren and Carlos Jobim.

An upbringing that starts with an education in writing from the University of North Carolina is unmistakable in the eminence of language evident in Jane's refrains. Following Chapel Hill, Jane went to Boston to study composition at the Berklee College of Music. She broadened her musical instruction at CalArts, benefiting from tutors such as James Newton, Jon Bergamo, Paul Novros and David Roitstein.

There are various exceptional collaborators involved with "Stories", especially Ken Lasaine who assisted with the composition of the emotive song "Shower Into Gray" (devoted to people murdered in the catastrophic attack of 9/11), and also performs on E-Bow, classical and electric guitars. Other distinguished instrumentalists on this LP include Nedra Wheeler (on upright bass), Paul Litteral (horns & trumpet), Alan Pasqua (keyboards), Michael Manning (fretless bass) and Danny Frankel (percussion & drums). These artistes have made records and been on tour with eminent performers with the stature of kd lang, Bob Dylan, James Brown, Ray Charles, the B-52s and Santana.

Commentators on "Stories" speak of the lilting vocals, smooth gracefulness of voice and passionate efficiency. People refer to the songs being like poems set to harmonies. Inventiveness and individuality are characteristics often ascribed to St. Clair's ideas. The overall envelope delivers a crystal-clear, unique quality which stimulates the soul.

The distinctiveness is advanced by the skills of Dan Garcia who mixed and engineered the LP over and above providing additional trumpet, percussion and guitar plus final vocals. Jane's deep foundation in prose and musical education has permitted her to construct heartfelt ballads combining Brazilian grooves, jazz influences, intelligent phrasings and intuitive instrumentation. The addition of an evocative, endearing and supple voice into this mix creates a clear-cut recipe for hit records.

Whether you are after the touching melodies of her albums or various other musical genres, CD Baby has a host of sub-headings to choose from. Prices start as low as $5. Vinyl lovers can also find hidden treasures on the website. Scores of hopeful bands and artists begin their careers by promoting their material over the internet.




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