Moonflower by Julie Lyon
JULIE LYON‘s new album MOONFLOWER, her follow-up to the critically acclaimed JULIE, features original songs and compositions and is in many ways her first solo album. Though accompanied by her band, the focus is not only on Ms. Lyon’s considerable vocal talents but also on her role as lyricist and songwriter. The seeds of MOONFLOWER were sown when Julie began to write lyrics to some of composer Jack DeSalvo’s music. It became obvious that recording this music would be the vocalist’s next project and music by Julie Lyon along with additional collaborations with Tom Cabrera and Betsy Serafin create a tapestry of sophisticated listening experiences with music touching new jazz, folk and world music but always rooted in Julie’s sense of swing and the blues. The title song MOONFLOWER is written by multi-instrumentalist/composer Matt Lavelle.
“Ms. Lyon shows that the she knows exactly what she is doing here and executes all of her songs exquisitely. She’s the real deal in her element here with a voice that is like a nice chianti – Smooth, subtle, complex, and a little playful. When she is singing, what you hear is not only the lyrics, but a visceral love of singing that shines through her instrument, very refreshing and appealing.” – Jonathan Shade, Night Life Exchange
Free sheet music from this recording is included with album download.
MOONFLOWER
Having Found
It’s Raining Again
Pramantha
Hey There Baby
You Are the One
Nuvyu
MoonFlower
Chasing a Dream
Eternity
Prelude
Soul Dance
JULIE LYON, vocals
Matt Lavelle, trumpet, alto clarinet
Jack DeSalvo, guitar. mandola
Todd Urban, double bass
Tom Cabrera, drums, cymbals, percussion
Recorded at Urban Sound by Todd Urban
Recorded, mixed, and mastered at Beanstudio by Jim DeSalvo
Design by Qua’s Eye Graphics
Produced by Jack DeSalvo
Tracklist
| 1. | Having Found | 5:24 |
| 2. | It's Raining Again | 5:12 |
| 3. | Pramantha | 4:18 |
| 4. | Hey There Baby | 4:30 |
| 5. | You Are The One | 5:08 |
| 6. | Nuvyu | 2:59 |
| 7. | Moonflower | 5:57 |
| 8. | Chasing a Dream | 2:47 |
| 9. | Eternity | 4:49 |
| 10. | Prelude | 2:23 |
| 11. | Soul Dance | 5:01 |
Credits
JULIE LYON, vocals
Matt Lavelle, trumpet, alto clarinet
Jack DeSalvo, guitar. mandola
Todd Urban, double bass
Tom Cabrera, drums, cymbals, percussion
Recorded at Urban Sound by Todd Urban
Recorded, mixed, and mastered at Beanstudio by Jim DeSalvo
Design by Qua’s Eye Graphics
Produced by Jack DeSalvo
License
All rights reserved.
"(Julie's) the real deal in her element here with a voice that is like a nice chianti – Smooth, subtle, complex, and a little playful." - Jonathan Shade. Julie Lyon is at the top of her game as a jazz singer. She has two albums on UNSEEN RAIN, JULIE and
MOONFLOWER. Besides leading her own bands Julie's a member of Matt Lavelle's 12 Houses. She's at home in the downtown and straight-ahead scenes.
unseenrainrecords.com
julielyonmusic.com
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