Songs From The Heart, 12 Song Album, 2008
by
Sylvia Bennett With “The Three Tenors”
Genre: Smooth Jazz/Adult Easy Listening
Sylvia was born in Italy, but emigrated to Philadelphia when she was a child. After moving to Miami, she started singing professionally in 1976. Phyllis Diller, Jackie Mason and other headliners began to use her to open their acts when in Florida. She was content being a pop performer until she met Lionel Hampton, who told her she should be singing jazz. Recording with Hampton in 1985, Bennett worked with him at festivals and at the inaugurals of Presidents Ronald Reagan and George Bush. Three jazz records resulted from Hampton's injunction to go jazz -- I Need a Man in 1988 for New York Music, Rainbows in the Sky in 1991 for her own company, Out of Sight Music, and Here's That Rainy Day for Bay Cities in 1992. Tenor man Boots Randolph joined her on the latter session. During the 1990's, Bennett has appeared at European jazz festivals, notably in Budapest and in Amsterdam.
Although the songs on Songs From The Heart are standard jazz love ballads or “torch songs”, Sylvia's silky smooth, clear and bright toned soprano voice and warm personality, are particularly suited to these old favorites. Not only does she touch your soul, she soothes and caresses it! You instantly feel relaxed and at ease listening to her, and by the time Sylvia has finished you feel reassured that things really will be all right.
Add to this “The Three Tenors,” tenor saxophonists, that is. The late Boots Randolph, two-time Latin Grammy nominee Ed Calle and eight-time Grammy nominee Kurt Whalum accompanying the singer with saxophone solos on each tune, and providing the perfect blend of sax and vocal. Just another reason Songs From The Heart is a “must have” for every jazz collection.
Songs From The Heart is available either as a CD or as a MP3 download from CD Baby
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