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Steel Notes Magazine
December 2016
Track 1 - Fever - Yes , it is that old bluesy track we all know . The track starts with an ominous bass line and keyboards that just ooze attitude . When Suzanne comes in with her outrageously sultry voice the entire roof comes off . I could listen to her trade licks with her horn man all afternoon . ( I would say all day , but as we all know Jazz Heads never get up before noon ...)
Track 2 - Daybreak - This track begins with some rather classical sounding piano and then a horn , I believe a saxophone , comes in . The horn , backed by a bass and a drummer using brushes plays nicely off of the keyboards . I will admit , this song is a bit difficult for me to follow musically , but as I mentioned above I am stupid . What I can tell , however is , that everyone in this band is a very good player . ( I secretly envy them all !)
Track 3 - It Had to be You - is a little more my speed . The band comes in and immediately sets down an infectious groove that even an old Punk can follow . What really gets my attention though is Suzanne ’ s voice . She has quite the range and certainly packs a lot of emotion into each phrase . I realize that I am actually enjoying this track very much .
Track 4 - Mercy Mercy Mercy - Get ready for some old-soul music . The horn on this track is fantastic and the keys in the background are just so funky . I cannot help smiling each time I listen to this tune . The horn goes on what can only be described as a funk bender . This is followed by some very nice keyboard work while the bass makes his presence felt by shaking the bottom . The scat singing is a brilliant touch . I am becoming a fan !
Track 5 - Almost Like Being in Love - The brushes and massive keyboards are back when Suzanne ’ s beautiful voice comes in . I really like her voice . I like it so much I almost miss the musical war going on between the drummer and the bass player . They are both in the background each trying to outdo the other while staying within the confines of the song . These folks can really play ! I would be remiss if I didn ’ t mention the supercool keyboard solo that

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