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| The Unforgettable New CD by Suzi More |
About Suzi More- Suzi More is not only a composer of children’s songs and lyrical ballads, but an educator
of pop and jazz vocalists. A classically trained vocal artist, her recital work and language studies readied her to perform
on the operatic stage. But college courses in the Jazz Music Department at Livingston College, Rutgers University, led her
to work with an array of brilliant artists including Kenny Barron (piano), Mike Ridley (Jazz Ensemble) as well as a visiting
Professor, Jimmy Giuffre (counterpoint). A love of Jazz harmonies and progressions was further developed in several
years of Jazz Piano with Duke Anderson who had been friend and student of Art Tatum. Duke had been the music of Looney
Tunes Cartoons, noted for his rapid technique and style, to this day difficult to emulate. She also knew the artistry
of Ella Fitzgerald, Cleo Lane, Ertha Kitt and Billy Holiday, and if you listen carefully, she might just sound like them.
Each song is a different style and More's keen sense of folk and blues combined with vocal agility bring an unusual musical
experience. Arranged by Kendall Kardt on synthesizer.
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