Mary Lofstrom - My Secret Joy

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 43:06
Size: 100.4 MB
Styles: Vocal jazz
Year: 1997
Art: Front

[5:40] 1. No Stranger To You
[4:51] 2. She Rarely Wants Me
[4:01] 3. I Wish I Had A Motorcycle
[6:42] 4. I'm Your Debutante
[5:25] 5. I Can't Believe It's Happening Again/Ida, Sweet As Apple Cider
[3:51] 6. Sunday Driver
[4:43] 7. Slave To You
[4:12] 8. Headed Down Again My Love
[3:37] 9. Big Barn Feel

Mary Lofstrom makes her songwriting debut in the jazz genre. These nine songs borrow from the jazz and blues tradition but add flavors of irony, humor and heartbreak. Lofstrom's fun with lyrics is evident in the popular 'I Wish I Had a Motorcycle' and 'Sunday Driver'.

It is unusual to have such wit and storytelling present in the genre of vocal jazz and Lofstrom's contribution is refreshing and original. Many fans put 'My Secret Joy' in their favorite CD listening rotation.

My Secret Joy

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Mary Lofstrom - Ginger Comes To Stay

Styles: Vocal Jazz
Year: 2002
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 45:16
Size: 104,9 MB
Art: Front

(4:33)  1. Palm Springs Jump
(4:44)  2. Sugar In My Bowl
(3:34)  3. I Don't Know Enough About You
(4:54)  4. Ginger
(2:31)  5. I'll Do Dot
(4:00)  6. So Nice
(4:35)  7. Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone
(5:13)  8. Minnesota's Lament
(3:40)  9. You Hit The Spot
(4:10) 10. My Baby Just Cares For Me
(3:16) 11. Your Good Girl Is Gonna Go Bad

Mary Lofstrom brings a glimmer of old-fashioned silken artistry to songs that are ripe for this moment. A unique flavor is brought to the jazz world through Mary Lofstrom's songwriting and song choices. Seated at once smack dab in the middle of traditional jazz, yet tugging at its fringes with her openly lesbian lyrics and modifications, Lofstrom makes her listener's feel at ease with her clear, emotive style. These eleven songs could easily accompany the listener to daylight, come along for a lazy drive, take a turn in the garden of the soul, or leave one in the dark with martini in hand. Ms. Lofstrom is buoyed and nudged by her collaboration with Dawn Clement and Laura Welland. Sometimes relaxed and affable Mary sinks easily into a vibrant trio groove of 'what's next' with her lyrical, boisterous solos. Dawn Clememt is stunning in her cultivation and growth of ripe song soil and perfect in her harvest of ideas for the three original songs presented. Laura Welland's melodic and impeccably wise bass create a vibrant backdrop for frolic, folly and adoration.   http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/lofstrom

Ginger Comes To Stay

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