Size: 131,6 MB
Time: 56:53
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2013
Styles: Jazz Vocals, Bossa Nova
Label: Satin Steel Jazz Productions
Art: Front
01. A Day In The Life Of A Fool (Feat. Rich Willey) (4:08)
02. Once I Loved (Feat. Andy Page) (5:34)
03. I'm Glad There Is You (Feat. Brian Felix) (4:10)
04. Simply Me (Feat. Rich Willey) (4:05)
05. Shadows Fall (Feat. Brian Felix & Rich Willey) (5:32)
06. So Many Stars (Feat. Andy Page) (4:18)
07. Leaves From The Book Of Changes (Feat. Rich Willey) (4:00)
08. A Thousand Years Ago (Feat. Rich Willey) (5:05)
09. How Insensitive (Feat. Andy Page) (5:57)
10. The Nearness Of You (Feat. Rich Willey) (3:30)
11. Charade (Feat. Andy Page) (4:31)
12. When Your Lover Has Gone (Feat. Andy Page) (5:57)
"Born in New York and long based in Asheville, North Carolina, singer Eve Haslam is the leader of Satin Steel Jazz. Her debut album, "A Thousand Years Ago", is scheduled to be released in 2013 and is dedicated to her composer-father, Herb Haslam.
"The cd features trumpeter Rich Willey (who formerly toured as 2nd chair with Maynard Ferguson), pianist Brian Felix, bassist Zack Page, drummer Justin Watt, Byron Hedgepeth on congas and, on a few selections, nylon string guitarist Andy Page.
"Eve's attractive and often haunting voice perfectly fits the material and her performances are quite impressive. During Antonio Carlos Jobim’s 'How Insensitive,' her interpretation brings out both the beauty and sadness of this classic. The jazz waltz “Simply Me,” the warm ballad “Shadows Fall,” the swinging “Leaves From The Book Of Changes” and the thoughtful “A Thousand Years Ago” - are Herb Haslam's compositions.
"Willey in particular is well featured, both as a soloist and in close interplay with vocals. He co-stars on the opening selection, a high-powered version of “A Day In the Life Of A Fool.” Eve and Willey blend together well and display a savvy marriage not only on the opener but throughout “I’m Glad There Is You,” “Charade” and an upbeat version of “The Nearness Of You” (which finds Willey sounding a bit like Clark Terry). On these selections, Eve is swinging hard while always remaining true to the composer’s intent; she owns every tune.
“Once I Loved,” “So Many Stars,” and “When Your Lover Has Gone” have Andy Page’s acoustic guitar giving the vocalist a quiet bossa nova backdrop. She excels in these gentle settings, never overwhelming the mellow rhythm section and balancing the melancholy moods with her own sultry optimism.
"Eve Haslam’s music and cd, "A Thousand Years Ago", is a strong start to her recording career." Scott Yanow, Jazz Journalist and Music Critic
"The cd features trumpeter Rich Willey (who formerly toured as 2nd chair with Maynard Ferguson), pianist Brian Felix, bassist Zack Page, drummer Justin Watt, Byron Hedgepeth on congas and, on a few selections, nylon string guitarist Andy Page.
"Eve's attractive and often haunting voice perfectly fits the material and her performances are quite impressive. During Antonio Carlos Jobim’s 'How Insensitive,' her interpretation brings out both the beauty and sadness of this classic. The jazz waltz “Simply Me,” the warm ballad “Shadows Fall,” the swinging “Leaves From The Book Of Changes” and the thoughtful “A Thousand Years Ago” - are Herb Haslam's compositions.
"Willey in particular is well featured, both as a soloist and in close interplay with vocals. He co-stars on the opening selection, a high-powered version of “A Day In the Life Of A Fool.” Eve and Willey blend together well and display a savvy marriage not only on the opener but throughout “I’m Glad There Is You,” “Charade” and an upbeat version of “The Nearness Of You” (which finds Willey sounding a bit like Clark Terry). On these selections, Eve is swinging hard while always remaining true to the composer’s intent; she owns every tune.
“Once I Loved,” “So Many Stars,” and “When Your Lover Has Gone” have Andy Page’s acoustic guitar giving the vocalist a quiet bossa nova backdrop. She excels in these gentle settings, never overwhelming the mellow rhythm section and balancing the melancholy moods with her own sultry optimism.
"Eve Haslam’s music and cd, "A Thousand Years Ago", is a strong start to her recording career." Scott Yanow, Jazz Journalist and Music Critic
A Thousand Years Ago
Size: 101,6 MB
Time: 44:23
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2014
Styles: Jazz Vocals
Art: Front
01. Beautiful Love (5:19)
02. Boss Nova Sundays (3:05)
03. I'm In Love Again (4:42)
04. If You Never Come To Me (4:28)
05. I'll Be Seeing You (2:14)
06. How Does The Wine Taste (2:41)
07. What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life (3:22)
08. The Face I Love (3:46)
09. I Concentrate On You (4:30)
10. Solitude (5:36)
11. Moon River (4:35)
"A very expressive and lightly swinging singer, Eve Haslam made a strong impression last year with her debut recording 'A Thousand Years Ago'. While that set featured her joined by a quintet, on 'Beautiful Love' she is heard in a more intimate setting that perfectly fits her warm and inviting voice.
Accompanying her on the 11 love songs of 'Beautiful Love' are pianist Bill Covington (from Asheville, North Carolina) and bassist Shannon Hoover (from nearby Greenville, South Carolina), both of whom play with subtlety, sympathy and impeccable taste. They contribute concise solos that add to the appeal of the music.
Eve Haslam and her musicians are very spontaneous throughout these performances, but because they listen closely to each other and think in similar ways, the music flows logically from one selection to another with no missteps or hesitant moments. Ms. Haslam starts out the set with a version of "Beautiful Love" that builds up gradually in passion while displaying her beautiful voice. She introduces the memorable melody of Matthew Breindel's "Bossa Nova Sundays" (which receives its debut recording), scats very well on Antonio Carlos Jobim's "If You Never Come To Me" and, on a surprising version of "I'll Be Seeing You," is quite effective during her single wordless chorus.
Throughout 'Beautiful Love', Eve Haslam alternates interpretations of the lyrics with scatted and wordless sections. In all cases, she gets her message across. Other highpoints include the rewarding obscurity "How Does The Wine Taste," a swinging "I Concentrate On You," and a heartfelt rendition of "Solitude."
'Beautiful Love' is highly recommended to fans of tasteful and quietly inventive jazz singers." ~Scott Yanow, Jazz Journalist and Music Critic
Accompanying her on the 11 love songs of 'Beautiful Love' are pianist Bill Covington (from Asheville, North Carolina) and bassist Shannon Hoover (from nearby Greenville, South Carolina), both of whom play with subtlety, sympathy and impeccable taste. They contribute concise solos that add to the appeal of the music.
Eve Haslam and her musicians are very spontaneous throughout these performances, but because they listen closely to each other and think in similar ways, the music flows logically from one selection to another with no missteps or hesitant moments. Ms. Haslam starts out the set with a version of "Beautiful Love" that builds up gradually in passion while displaying her beautiful voice. She introduces the memorable melody of Matthew Breindel's "Bossa Nova Sundays" (which receives its debut recording), scats very well on Antonio Carlos Jobim's "If You Never Come To Me" and, on a surprising version of "I'll Be Seeing You," is quite effective during her single wordless chorus.
Throughout 'Beautiful Love', Eve Haslam alternates interpretations of the lyrics with scatted and wordless sections. In all cases, she gets her message across. Other highpoints include the rewarding obscurity "How Does The Wine Taste," a swinging "I Concentrate On You," and a heartfelt rendition of "Solitude."
'Beautiful Love' is highly recommended to fans of tasteful and quietly inventive jazz singers." ~Scott Yanow, Jazz Journalist and Music Critic
Beautiful Love