Helen Sheppard - Oyster Love

Styles: Vocal And Guitar Jazz
Year: 2004
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 45:28
Size: 104,6 MB
Art: Front

(5:18)  1. The Baraka
(3:09)  2. Oyster Love
(5:22)  3. When You're In Love
(3:19)  4. Brown Lady
(2:58)  5. The Key
(0:35)  6. Three Wise Monkeys
(4:21)  7. Catching Dynamite
(4:41)  8. Only You
(4:22)  9. Emily Louise
(3:32) 10. Let The Day Slip By
(4:52) 11. Stay
(2:53) 12. Long Time No See

Vocalist Helen Sheppard dedicates "Oyster Love" to all lovers past, present and future. Influenced by Cole Porter, Billie Holiday, Jobim, Gershwin, Bacharach and others, Sheppard has tried to let their subconscious direct her writing. She says: "Gone are the days of 'lovin' dat man' no matter what he does and being a victim of circumstance. I present an alternative to the notion that the blues are caused by someone or something else in my songs I tell the story of how I came to realize that I have created all my troubles and if I want a better life then I had better make it that way myself.  This album was recorded live in two days at "The Premises Studio" Hackney Road, London with no overdubs. Produced by Leo Feigin. ~ Editorial Reviews https://www.amazon.com/Oyster-Love-HELEN-SHEPPARD/dp/B0002FE7ZC

Personnel: Helen Sheppard (vocals, guitar); Zoe Rahman (piano); Riaan Vosloo (double bass).

Oyster Love

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Helen Sheppard - Hello Tomorrow

Styles: Vocal, Swing
Year: 2004
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 46:49
Size: 109,7 MB
Art: Front

(4:07)  1. Don't Say Goodbye
(4:51)  2. You Don't Love Me
(3:22)  3. In Your Eyes
(4:54)  4. Lazarus
(0:28)  5. Reeling
(5:40)  6. All the Best Men
(4:24)  7. Hello Tomorrow
(2:54)  8. Troubles Inside
(6:07)  9. Three O'Clock
(3:11) 10. Walk Ten Miles
(6:00) 11. Never Too Late
(0:47) 12. One in a Million

This is an eclectic collection of smoky ballads and swing numbers, which co-exist quite happily alongside more soulful songs and others which could easily live on a superior pop album. It also suits vocalist Helen Sheppard's humor there are some cheeky little touches to make you smile, and at 25 seconds, "All the Best Men" must be the shortest album track ever. "Hello Tomorrow" was recorded live with no overdubs in 2003 at Trident West (Malcolm Toft's new studio in Torquay) with local players: Gary Evans - drums, Riaan Vosloo - bass, Tom Unwin - piano, Mick Green - sax, Martin Holland - trumpet with special guest Marc Walpot on accordion. Recorded and produced by Leo Feigin, owner of Leo Records. ~ Editorial Reviews https://www.amazon.com/Hello-Tomorrow-HELEN-SHEPPARD/dp/B0000ARNE9

Personnel: Helen Sheppard (vocal); Tom Unwin (piano); Riaan Vosloo (bass instrument); Gary Evans (drums);  Mick Green (sax); Martin Holland (trumpet);  Marc Walpot (accordion).

Hello Tomorrow

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