Mandy Harvey - All Of Me

Size: 151,5 MB
Time: 64:31
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2014
Styles: Jazz Vocals
Art: Front

01. Call Me Irresponsible (3:35)
02. Begin The Beguine (3:35)
03. Bei Mir Bist Du Schon (3:26)
04. How High The Moon (2:22)
05. Don't Explain (5:00)
06. Goody Goody (2:58)
07. Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans (3:37)
08. Happy Again (4:15)
09. Envy (5:07)
10. All Of Me (3:17)
11. Summertime (4:18)
12. Try (3:40)
13. Night And Day (3:31)
14. When Your Lover Has Gone (3:13)
15. Embraceable You (5:32)
16. Falling Down (2:49)
17. Going Home (4:10)

A beautiful blend of original music and jazz standards filled with a delightful spirit. "All of Me" follows up her second album "After You've Gone" and expresses oneself coming into their own.

Mandy splits her time between Colorado and Florida and is a regular performer at Dazzle Jazz Lounge in Denver. Her love for music and singing has been years in the making. She was selected as the top female vocalist of her high school and entered the Music Education program at Colorado State University. During her freshman year she lost her hearing and left the university. While her dream of becoming a music teacher has died, the music is still alive and well within her. In 2011 she won VSA's International Young Soloist Award and has performed at the Kennedy Center in DC multiple times. She also became an Ambassador for non profit No Barriers and strives to support those with disabilities to pursue their dreams.

All Of Me

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Mandy Harvey - Smile

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 56:37
Size: 129.6 MB
Styles: Easy listening
Year: 2009
Art: Front

[2:55] 1. Almost Like Being In Love
[3:45] 2. The Way You Look Tonight
[3:06] 3. Smile
[4:30] 4. At Last
[3:52] 5. Bye Bye Blackbird
[1:45] 6. You Make Me Feel So Young
[4:10] 7. In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning
[3:54] 8. Everybody Loves Somebody
[2:49] 9. I've Got You Under My Skin
[3:24] 10. I'm Through With Love
[4:15] 11. When I Fall In Love
[2:32] 12. Them There Eyes
[5:31] 13. I'll Be Seeing You
[1:57] 14. Taking A Chance On Love
[4:33] 15. What A Wonderful World
[3:31] 16. That's All

Hope is never lost; it is something you have to hold onto to stay strong. And it is something that we have a duty to show and give to others. It “keeps life moving” and pulls us out of any dark situation. Continue to hope and make your dreams a reality. -Mandy

Sometimes you know…you just know! The instrumentation is tight and crisp. The songs are classic and timeless. The vocals are rich and captivating. And you know why a simple CD can comfort, entertain and inspire. It just makes you smile.

“Smile” is a collection of Jazz standards featuring vocalist Mandy Harvey. Give a listen and you’ll find yourself settling into an experience resembling a conversation for a close friend: familiar, yet enriching. This CD is also an expression of hope. Nearly three years ago, Mandy experienced an unexpected and profound hearing loss. Though legally deaf, she continues to sing. You will hear the music of her heart…and it will make you smile.

Mandy lives in Denver and is a frequent performer at Dazzle Jazz. Her love for music and singing has been years in the making. She was selected as the top female vocalist of her high school and entered the Music Education program at Colorado State University. During her freshman year she lost her hearing and left the university. While her dream of becoming a music teacher has died, the music is still alive and well within her.

Though her hearing loss is profound (110 decibels in each ear) her timing, pitch and passion are perfect. With support from friends, family and her faith, Mandy continues to find joy in the music. Smile!

Smile

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Mandy Harvey - After You've Gone

Styles: Jazz Vocals
Year: 2010
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 61:31
Size: 140,8 MB
Art: Front

(2:35)  1. The Song Is You
(2:47)  2. Witchcraft
(4:02)  3. My Foolish Heart
(5:14)  4. Nature Boy
(2:11)  5. In Walked Bud
(4:35)  6. Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
(2:59)  7. Lullaby Of Birdland
(3:55)  8. Forgetful
(4:28)  9. Cry Me A River
(3:26) 10. After You've Gone
(6:31) 11. Over The Rainbow
(3:53) 12. I Wont Cry
(3:21) 13. I Didn't Know What Time It Was
(3:54) 14. More Than I Can Say
(3:43) 15. Smiles
(3:48) 16. With You

Do you need to know about an artist's personal life when experiencing their art? This question comes to mind when listening to Mandy Harvey, because the astonishing fact is that the jazz singer is deaf. She suffered from hearing problems throughout her childhood, yet she still sang in choirs and was lauded for her vocal talent. While a freshman in the music education program at Colorado State University in 2006, Harvey's world got progressively quieter, and eventually she lost her hearing altogether. Harvey left school, and her involvement with music seemed to be at an end. About a year later, a combination of courage and encouragement led Harvey to resume singing. This led to performing with pianist Mark Sloniker and Friends at Jay's Bistro in Fort Collins, then to her 2009 debut Smile, and now to a second CD, After You've Gone. The CD features sixteen songs, mostly standards, and showcases the full range of Harvey's talent. Her breathy soprano is immensely appealing a combination of perfect pitch, exquisite timing, and flat-out soul. One of Harvey's gifts is her entirely natural phrasing. She's not afraid to let the simplicity of the words and emotions suffice, and she never embellishes just because she can. 

She makes good choices, revealing the bone structure of classics such as "My Foolish Heart" and "Over the Rainbow" while simultaneously infusing them with life. The bedrock of Harvey's talent is her heart connection to each and every song. Emotionally Harvey is present 100 percent; she goes fearlessly into the depths, and doesn't lose sight of the nuances. Her forte is bittersweet ballads, and her take on heartbreakers such as "Forgetful" and "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" could make even the most stoic person fall on their bed and cry. But Harvey has a mischievous sense of humor, skillfully combining both sorrow and savvy in "Cry Me a River" and "After You've Gone," as well as a gift for light and bouncy tunes such as "Witchcraft" and "The Song Is You." Harvey is blessed with a terrific band, including saxophonist Peter Sommer, who heats up "The Song Is You," and trumpeter Brad Goode, who gives a Latin feel to a swinging version of "Nature Boy." 

Harvey and the band also shine on "Lullaby in Birdland" and "In Walked Bud," where they handle the aural gymnastics with aplomb. There's no definitive answer to the question concerning artists and their personal lives. Art stands on its own, but knowing about an artist's life can add dimension to their work, and this is never a bad thing. After You're Gone is an excellent CD by a wonderful singer, and the fact that Mandy Harvey is an extraordinary young woman is just icing on the cake. ~Florence Wetzel  http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=38954#.Ujy1BRAkI5c

Personnel: Mandy Harvey: vocals; Peter Sommer: saxophone; Brad Goode: trumpet and horns; Mark Sloniker; Myles Sloniker: bass; Mark Raynes: percussion.

After You've Gone

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