I just received word that writer Dutch Bickell was kind enough to review 'Solitary Man’ for the popular 'Canadian Beats' music blog. Being the subject, I won't say too much -- but I'm grateful to Dutch for the incredible support. You can read his full review via the link below. 'Solitary Man' is available NOW on Amazon (smarturl.it/meecn6), iTunes/Apple Music (smarturl.it/inizmr), Google Play (smarturl.it/fg1heb) Spotify (smarturl.it/5dyr4u) and in select stores -- Song & Script and L'Atelier Grigorian in Toronto and Amoeba Music in Hollywood.
It’s officially release day (!) and I couldn’t be more excited to share this new album with you all — here’s a taste of the latest music video, U2's ‘With Or Without You’, featuring a George Martin inspired arrangement by Callum Au. My new LP, ‘Solitary Man’ — co-produced by GRAMMY award-winner, Nicholai Baxter ('La La Land', Rufus Wainwright) Available NOW on Amazon (smarturl.it/meecn6), iTunes/Apple Music (smarturl.it/inizmr), Google Play (smarturl.it/fg1heb) Spotify (smarturl.it/5dyr4u) and in select stores -- Song & Script and L'Atelier Grigorian in Toronto and Amoeba Music in Hollywood.
We're just 2 days away from release day -- but I'm excited to announce that nine (!) tracks from 'Solitary Man' have been programmed onto Los Angeles' legendary KJAZZ 88.1 FM and that the record has also started spinning on SiriusXM Radio's 'Siriusly Sinatra' (Channel 71)! My sincere thanks to Saul Levine and Charlie Pignone for their incredible support. You can pre-order the new album via Amazon (smarturl.it/meecn6), iTunes (smarturl.it/inizmr), Google Play (smarturl.it/fg1heb)
We're less than 2 weeks away from release day, so we're excited to drop our second music video from the record -- Bobby Caldwell's breakout hit 'What You Won't Do For Love', featuring a swingin' new arrangement by Callum Au. You can now pre-order the digital and physical editions of the album via Amazon.com (http://smarturl.it/meecn6), iTunes (http://smarturl.it/inizmr) and Google Play (http://smarturl.it/fg1heb). UPDATE: I just got the news that 'Solitary Man' has broken through Amazon's Top 10 Chart for Hot New Releases in Vocal Jazz, rising to #3! Thanks to everyone for keeping this great momentum going! #vintagepop
We're just a little over a month away before my second full-length album, Solitary Man drops on October 20th. Starting today, you can now pre-order the digital and physical editions of the album via Amazon.com (http://smarturl.it/meecn6), iTunes (http://smarturl.it/inizmr) and Google Play (http://smarturl.it/fg1heb). We're also VERY excited to reveal the first single and music video 'Cry Me A River' -- which you can check out below! As a bonus, you can get this track instantly when you pre-order the album from iTunes! #vintagepop
Was excited to discover that news of the new album made its way onto the popular Canadian music blog, Canadian Beats. Our thanks to writer Dutch Bickell for the coverage!
I'm so excited to finally announce that my second full-length album will be dropping on October 20th! 'Solitary Man' — co-produced by GRAMMY award-winning producer/engineer Nicholai Baxter (La La Land and Lady Gaga's 'A Star Is Born') — will feature 13 tracks with brand-new arrangements by Callum Au. We've been very busy the past eight months pushing this music to the next level and I can't wait to finally share it with you. The first single drops in two weeks so stay tuned...! #vintagepop
I had a blast headlining the Entertainment Merchants Association's 'Classic Hollywood' benefit at NeueHouse's historic Studio A in support of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. A big thank you to Mark Fisher and the entire EMA team for having me and the band be a part of this fantastic evening!
I'm excited to announce I'll be headlining the Entertainment Merchants Association's annual benefit at NeueHouse in Hollywood on July 18th. This year's 'Classic Hollywood' themed soiree will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. With a 12-piece little big band in tow (and performing on the historic, former broadcasting site of CBS Radio) -- it should be a great night!
We've been busy in the studio finishing up the new record, but I wanted to thank you all for helping my last single, the Gorillaz 'On Melancholy Hill' surpass 250,000 streams on Spotify and 170,000 views on YouTube! We'll be including this and 'Some Guys Have All The Luck' (smarturl.it/vmhv3c) as bonus tracks on the new album (which we'll be revealing more about very soon!) #gorillaz
'Coulda Woulda Shoulda’ takes flight this January & February on Air Canada flights worldwide! You can listen to the full album via their enRoute In-flight Entertainment (under ‘Easy Listening’) Be sure to let us know if you come across it in your travels... You can pick up your own copy via Amazon!
Truly thrilled to be sharing space in this latest review from George W. Harris with one of my heros, the great Patrick Williams (who has produced yet another incredible album of big band swing!) You can check out the full review below!
Dr. Nancy Berk of PARADE Magazine was kind enough to let this curly-haired crooner muse aloud on her couch about the new album and the process behind it. Check out the full article below and be sure to listen to our full Whine At 9 podcast by following the links in the article. A big thank you to Dr. Nancy and Parade.com for their support. Who knew (showbiz) analysis could be this much fun!
I recently had the pleasure of catching up with Mike Ragogna of The Huffington Post about my soon-to-be-released album, 'Coulda Woulda Shoulda'. For those of you who haven't caught it yet, here's a link to our full-interview, just posted at HuffPost Entertainment (be sure to scroll down!) #qanda
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of sitting down with award-winning actress, best-selling author and all-around health guru -- the radiant, Marilu Henner, to discuss my new album 'Coulda Woulda Shoulda' (and SO much more!) Marilu couldn't have been a more gracious or generous host. For those that missed it, you can listen to our full interview below. My thanks to Marilu and her team for their incredible support (and be sure to visit marilushow.com!
Was excited to wake up this morning to an email from my publicist saying that 'Coulda Woulda Shoulda' just hit #8 on Amazon’s “Hot New Releases in Vocal Jazz" chart, now sitting alongside releases from Tony Bennett and Amy Winehouse. If you haven't already, head over to Amazon to pre-order your copy today! Let's see how far we can go! *Update 10/6: In just under two weeks, we're now holding at #4 on the chart. Thank you everyone for your support!
Last week, I had a great time catching up with James Wood of axs.com who was kind enough to write this generous assessment of the new album! You can check out our full interview below at Axs.com -- a big thank you to James and the AXS team for their support! #qanda
I recently caught up with Leah Adams of All Access Music and had a fun, in-depth conversation about the new album, my influences and the process behind it all. You can listen to the full *audio* interview by clicking the link below (be sure to scroll down once you're there!) My thanks to Leah and the All Access team for their support!
Happy Monday everyone! I recently sat down with the lovely Lisa McGrath of Starpulse to discuss the new album (which drops in less than 2 weeks!), my early beginnings in Canada and what might be next for this curly-haired Canuck... Check out the full interview below! #qanda
Very excited to announce I'll be joining an all-star Canadian line-up for the Royal Conservatory of Music's 'Sinatra @ 100' celebration at Koerner Hall in Toronto on December 12. Hosted by CBC Radio 2's Tom Allen with musical direction by renowned jazz-pianist and Order of Canada recipient, Joe Sealy, the evening will also feature performances from Tony Award-winner Brent Carver, Barbra Lica, Jackie Richardson, Retrocity and Justin Bacchus. #sinatra100
