Showing posts with label Stephanie Porter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stephanie Porter. Show all posts

Monday, June 29, 2015

Stephanie Porter - Radio Theatre

Size: 105,7 MB
Time: 45:17
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2015
Styles: Jazz/Soul Vocals
Art: Front

01. He Thinks That I'm Wonderful (4:29)
02. Into November (4:43)
03. Around The World (3:43)
04. Come Back To Me (2:59)
05. Poor Little Child (5:07)
06. No More Blues (4:13)
07. Gone (6:51)
08. Right On Time (4:20)
09. Day Dreams (3:50)
10. I'm Afraid The Masquerade Is Over (4:56)

Stephanie Porter - Vocalist (1-10)
Marius Nordal - Piano /arranger (1-2-5-6-7)
Bill Anschell - Piano /arranger (4-9-10)
Craig Hoyer - Piano/ Electric /arranger (3 & 8)
Dan O'Brien - Bass (1-10)
Steve Yusen - Drums (1-10)
Dan Adams - Percussion (3 & 6)
Mike West - Saxophone / flute (3-6-7-8)
Steve Madaio - Trumpet (1 & 5)

Stephanie Porter is a premier jazz vocalist who has truly made her mark on the Northwest scene. Musically inspired at an early age. Stephanie found herself mesmerized by music and the many layers of interpretations of songs by both instrumentalists as-well-as vocalists. Moved particularly by jazz and it's progression of energy combined with cool. A stylist that has been influenced by music ...music and its many styles.

Stephanie said “It’s difficult to define a specific artist as a major influence... Music is like a painting of a vast garden. I am inspired by each organic note and phrase. I am always searching for more and more colors to add. I strive to be true to the songs I sing, honest with the audiences listening and enveloped in creativity with my band."

Nick Morrison, of KPLU describes her as “a favorite not only among Jazz listeners, but among Jazz artists as well”.

Her voice has taken her to France, England, Canada, and other parts of the world. Locally, she has entertained audiences at the Triple Door, The Pampas Room, Tula’s Jazz Club as well as Benaroya Hall and Jazz Alley. Whether singing with a symphony or in a duo she pours her heart and soul in to the music. Her recordings have received air play both nationally and internationally. Editor’s Picks CDBaby stated "I am in total awe with this woman’s voice."

Her latest album, Radio Theatre, is a brilliant showcase of her amazing talent as a vocalist, Porter delivers each note with purpose and honesty.

Radio Theatre

Sunday, February 15, 2015

Stephanie Porter - Mood Swings

Styles: Vocal Jazz
Year: 2003
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 57:09
Size: 131,4 MB
Art: Front

(5:58)  1. Cheek To Cheek
(5:00)  2. Until I Met You
(4:38)  3. Get Out Of Town
(5:05)  4. Body And Soul
(5:51)  5. Blues In The Night
(3:10)  6. Easy Living
(4:01)  7. Dream Dancing
(4:50)  8. Misty
(4:33)  9. Daddy-O
(4:49) 10. Here's That Rainy Day
(4:03) 11. Undecided
(5:05) 12. A Lady Never Cries

Seattle native Stephanie Porter, an outstanding jazz vocalist with a clear, sultry tone and a bright and appealing stage presence, has had a passion for music her whole life. From 1996 to 2000, Porter opened for a multitude of national acts (including Chaka Khan, Living Colour, Cameo, Glen Fry, Michael McDonald and Kansas), as a member of the popular disco group, “Hit Explosion.” During this time, she also recorded “My Heart Belongs to Daddy,” which ascended to the top 100 of the Gavin Jazz Chart. National Public Radio station, KPLU (88.5 FM), still features a number of songs from her critically-acclaimed album, Mood Swings, nationwide. 

The album has been sold in over 25 countries. A longtime figure in the Northwest jazz scene, Porter has worked with over 50 groups as a freelance vocalist and is often spotlighted as a featured or special guest artist in some of the region’s top venues. She has also performed at numerous festivals and special events. In addition to the Northwest, she has performed in venues across the country, as well as Canada, France and England. Her latest album, How Deep is the Ocean, is a brilliant showcase of her amazing talent as a vocalist.  http://jazzafterhours.net/The_Scene/concerts/stephanie-porter-quintet

Personnel:  Stephanie Porter - vocals; Lance Buller - trumpet (1, 8); Jay Roulston - trumpet (2, 5, 7, 9, 10); Gary Shutes - trombone (2, 5, 7, 9, 10); Jay Thomas - alto sax, flute (2, 5, 7, 9, 10); Bill Ramsey - baritone sax, bass clarinet (2, 5, 7, 9, 10); Mike West - tenor sax, flute (2-11); Bob Hammer - piano (1-3, 5-11); Craig Hoyer - piano (4, 12); Chris Woitach - guitar (1, 3, 4, 11); Traci Haveskeland - cello (12); Larry Holloway - bass (1, 2, 5, 7-10); Dan O’Brien - bass (3, 4, 6, 11); Greg Williamson - drums (1-11).

Monday, February 9, 2015

Stephanie Porter - How Deep Is The Ocean

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 42:09
Size: 96.5 MB
Styles: Jazz vocals
Year: 2010
Art: Front

[5:29] 1. Love Me Or Leave Me
[3:03] 2. Love For Sale
[2:25] 3. Where Or When
[3:31] 4. A Foggy Day
[3:08] 5. Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me
[5:27] 6. I Can't Get Started
[3:52] 7. How Deep Is The Ocean
[2:56] 8. At Last
[3:38] 9. I Get A Kick Out Of You
[3:56] 10. I Remember You
[4:38] 11. Speak Low

Seattle native Stephanie Porter, an outstanding jazz vocalist with a clear, sultry tone and a bright and appealing stage presence, has had a passion for music her whole life. From 1996 to 2000, Porter opened for a multitude of national acts (including Chaka Khan, Living Colour and Kansas), as a member of the popular disco group, “Hit Explosion.” During this time, she also recorded “My Heart Belongs to Daddy,” which ascended to the top 100 of the Gavin Jazz Chart. National Public Radio station, KPLU (88.5 FM), still features a number of songs from her critically-acclaimed album, Mood Swings, nationwide. The album has been sold in over 25 countries.

A longtime figure in the Northwest jazz scene, Porter has worked with over 50 groups as a freelance vocalist and is often spotlighted as a featured or special guest artist in some of the region’s top venues. She has also performed at numerous festivals and special events. In addition to the Northwest, she has performed in venues across the country, as well as Canada, France and England.
Her latest album, How Deep is the Ocean, is a brilliant showcase of her amazing talent as a vocalist.

How Deep Is The Ocean