"World War II Songs You Never Heard" by Betty Blanchard (Jazz Vocal Artist from Virginia)

Take a marvelous journey to the era of the 1940's with Betty Blanchard and her mini CD, "World War II Songs You Never Heard." This trio of songs were written by Blanchard some sixty plus years ago but have just recently been released. The vocals on this album are rich and textured as they blend superbly over the sweet, jazz like instruments. The song, "You're My Atomic Bomb" is a nostalgic throwback to a time when the war was finally over and soldiers were coming home. Reminisce of the Andrew Sisters style, "That's My G I," highlights multi- part harmonies that easily swirl around the upbeat and vibrant tempo. "We Haven't Got A Home To Our Name" is true cabaret style as the melodic melody swings with style and grace. The CD, "World War II Songs You Never Heard," reveals memorable music of the 1940's and one you will surely enjoy.

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"On the sunny side" by Vokalt Selskap (Jazz Artist from Norway)

Vokalt Selskap releases the debut album, "On the sunny side" and reveals memorable renditions of superb Jazz songs. This album is based upon the vocal talents of a tight knit Jazz quartet who sing with strong and emotive style and grace. Their voices blend with a brilliant dynamic balance as each song is articulate and expressive. Their performances of timeless standards such as, "Smile," "Autumn Leaves," and "Mack the knife" are hypnotic as their harmonies flow together with sweet and tender expressions. Most songs are a cappella but there are a couple of tunes such as "Accentuate the positive" and "On the sunny side of the street" that are splashed with a charming piano accompaniment. If you're a fan of the group Manhattan Transfer then you will be hooked on the stunning Jazz vocal talents on "On the sunny side."

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"The Place we're longing for" by Masha Stepina Trio (Jazz Artist from Japan)

The talented group, Masha Stepina Trio, and their terrific new album, "The Place We're Longing For," embrace the listener with mellow and mellifluous jazz pieces played on the piano, bass, and drums. "January" is a number in which the piano seems to affably dance in the air as the drums almost imperceptible hold a soft beat. "Belltower" is maybe the most energetic number as the piano frolics quickly along with a spirited rhythm section. For "Thin Tree" we find a very reserved and introspective song featuring the piano playing with an emotive voice of style and grace. This album is one that leans towards easy-listening, but is also an album for fans of diversified jazz piano music. If highly talented & contemplative jazz is something you appreciate, then "The Place We're Longing For" is an album that would be a great addition to your Jazz collection.

-Sean B. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Teambr />Check out Masha Stepina Trio's music on RadioIndy.com with link to purchase and links to popular sites