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 "Before Love Has Gone"   |
An intimate, swinging and emotionally vulnerable performance, Stevie's latest album Before Love Has Gone is a collection of rarely recorded classics and standards, as well as original songs, including the title track written by Stevie and collaborator, award winning composer Gary William Friedman, who also did the arrangements. Grammy award winner Todd Barkan is on board as co-producer, and esteemed author and journalist Gary Giddins penned the liner notes for the album. Pianist Martin Bejerano joins Stevie again on Before Love Has Gone, with Edward Perez on bass and Willie Jones III on drums. |
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 "More Than Words Can Say" |
More Than Words Can Say is Stevie's most richly orchestrated CD. With arrangements by Gary William Friedman, More Than Words Can Say explores classic jazz standards, songs from the 50's and 70's and original material with exciting, innovative and haunting approaches. Stevie is backed by a string orchestra on several selections and by some of today's hottest jazz musicians led by pianists Martin Bejerano and Kris Davis. All About Jazz praised it as "a musical performance of the highest caliber", and Stevie's cover of Kenny Loggin's "This Is It" became a 'hot pick' at smoothjazz.com and charted on RadioWave's Smooth Jazz charts. The album landed on top ten lists and received nominations for awards in the cabaret world, and crossed over to Oldies and R&B radio stations with Stevie's cover of the Platters' hit "Only You".
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 "Restless Willow"
| Restless Willow is a frolicky, swinging album of classic standards, special and original material that reveals Stevie's solid vocal abilities and pure, emotional honesty. She's backed by a great musicians including George Small on piano, Kenny Washington on drums, Sean Harkness on guitar, Steve Kroon on percussion and David "Fathead" Newman on sax. Also joining Stevie is special guest singer Rubén Flores on the duet "One Touch". Restless Willow charted on stations from coast to coast and was voted a Top 10 CD For the Year at KSDS in San Diego, CA ands a Top 10 Vocal CD with the Cape Fear Jazz Appreciation Society in NC. |
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 "Almost Like Being In Love"
| Stevie returned to the American standard songbook with a CD/ show that earned her the 2004 BACKSTAGE BISTRO AWARD for Outstanding Vocalist of the Year. Also included are songs by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Carole King and "Errant Hero", a song by Will Holt and Gary William Friedman from their new musical DREAM MOUNTAIN. Stevie is backed by a stellar group of musicians with pianist Jesse Green at the helm. |
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 "Do You Ever Dream"
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Stevie's debut CD of inspirational pop songs, co-written with Gary William Friedman.
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WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING . . . |
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“Effortless swing and a radiant wit…a self-possessed tour de force.” - Gary Giddins “It just doesn’t get any better than this…I hear Stevie Holland and I get goose bumps. Need I say more?” “Before Love Has Gone shows that Holland’s brilliantly captivating More Than Words Can Say was no fluke…I could go on and on, but instead, I will abbreviate in conclusion by emphasizing that I could listen to this lady all day.” "Every woman who has needed to sing the blues over a cad wishes she could handle it with the class and elegance of Stevie Holland...Holland handles her melodic phrasing with maturity, total command and aplomb, and the emotional vulnerability of a woman who is completely honest with herself and comfortable in her skin..." “Highly recommended” “The gentle approach underscored by powerful themes and articulate messengers offers an oasis from the hustle and bustle we all experience. Stevie Holland delivers a consistently high level performance throughout the album. Backed by a group of wonderfully sensitive accompanists and an appealing variety of musical material, this album is tops from beginning to end.” “You must have muscular chops to do what Stevie Holland attempts. You need a feel for jazz phrasing and, above all, you should be firmly rooted in theater. Holland has it all and succeeds beautifully…” “When Stevie Holland wants to, she can swing more than a little…a good singer, no matter how crowded the field gets…” |
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