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New Album: Kelly Eisenhour Seek and Find featuring Bob Mintzer
You're listening to "Confession of Love," a vocalese of a Lester Young solo on "I'm Confessin' (That I Love You)" expanded lyrics by Kelly.
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UPDATE
Kelly will begin as the new Music Instructor at Green River Community College, Auburn, Washington
Begins Fall 2008
Please check the "Performance Dates" page for new dates, Kelly has a few performances in the Salt Lake City area before she moves to the Northwest.
JazzTimes Magazine, March 2008 issue: "Kelly Eisenhour boasts a seductive voice that is at once cognac smooth and espresso-rich. "Eisenhour is a sublime standards bearer." "Another member of the too-large club of superior jazz vocalists deserving of wide-spread popularity."
Downbeat Magazine, December 2007 issue gives Kelly's album 3 1/2 stars!
"Eisenhour occasionally opts for conversational phrasing that places emphasis on the lyrics and her glowing vocals. . ." Mark Murph, the reviewer also says that certain tracks "resonate with subtle modern r&b sensibilities. . ." and "Eisenhour also shines on the more straight ahead material."
Terrific voice, clear, sharp, arresting. . . --- Tom Hull, writer for The Village Voice
Kelly is definitely HOT on KKJZ (KJazz). She's getting some major spins. The KJazz jocks like her CD alot.... Jose Rizo, Music Director, KKJZ, Los Angeles
Look for the album to be reviewed in JazzTimes, March 2008 issue
Was released in Japan on Vivid Sound, January 2008. A European release will come shortly!!
The CD peaked at #14 on the JAZZWEEK TOP 50, #11 on the CMJ Charts, and #14 on the Indie Top 100 Chart. Also was in the top 10 in many markets, LA, Denver, Miami, St. Louis, Las Vegas, and others. Thanks to Mitchell Feldman.
ON THE BOB PARLOCHA SHOW. The album reached #3 on Bob's top 40 playlist, and is played regularly on the nationally syndicated jazz radio program "THE BOB PARLOCHA SHOW." In receiving a thank you from Kelly, Bob responded: "The pleasure is mine. I like your voice, your time, and your lyrics."
Bob Parlocha see www.jazzwithbobparlocha.com
. . .the album is terrific.. and Kelly's ability is amazing.. not to mention the great players she has on the album... it is a sure winner!..
-Dr. Michael Matheny (Dr. Mike) Program Director Radioio JAZZ (www.radioioJazz.com)
You have a gift. . .the minute I heard it I knew it was special and
it had staying power with all the good cuts to choose from. Not to mention
your musicians...Bob Mintzer...nuff said. --Ray Cruz, KIPO Honolulu, Hawaii
"Seek and Find" is one of the best of all in the current world of jazz. . .
--Dr. Mike Matheny radioiojazz
Your feature went very well this past week - the phones lit up for
giveaways last night. . .
I have to say, I like everything on Seek and Find. The band is great -
it's a wonderful album.
---Ron Fundingland, KSUT Colorado
"That Kelly gal can sing." --Arturo Gomez, Music Director jazz89KUVO Denver
The disc was easy to add to our playlist. I was pleased to see
your song selections, some old school but not the 100,000 version of Autumn
Leaves. The arrangements of several standards (I Didn't Know..., My
Man's..., I Only have Eyes..., Soul Eyes) were refreshingly original and
your vocal style fit beautifully. You sound relaxed and very much in the
moment. These days that's more of a rarity then you might think. That's one
of the main reasons your disc was a no brainer to add to our rotation.
Russ Haines
Jazz/World Music Director
WWSP 90fm
"Kelly Eisenhour is a prolific vocalist. . .she proves to be a seasoned professional with plenty of talent to handle any piece that comes her way."
-Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck, Album Reviews
BLUJAZZ RECORDS out of Chicago will be releasing Kelly's newest album, "Seek and Find featuring Bob Mintzer" on July 3, 2007. Look for reviews in all the major jazz magazines (Downbeat, Jazziz, etc.) and listen for it on jazz radio. In fact, REQUEST IT from your local jazz station!!!
CONTRIBUTED TO GRAMMY WINNING ALBUM, 2006. Kelly serves as soloist, songwriter, co-arranger and assistant choir director on Gladys Knight's album: One Voice, featuring the Saints Unified Voices. The album won Best Gospel Choir, 2006. (Look for it on iTunes!)
Kelly's performance at IAJE with Bob Mintzer was very well received! It was a great experience and a pleasure to perform for a room full of enthusiastic jazz fans! Kelly will continue some work with IAJE in their Teacher's Training Institute, June 14-16, 2007 in Park City, Utah. She will be teaching the vocal jazz classes. This is a wonderful event with always a world class faculty - Kelly is honored to be asked to teach this year. If you'd like to attend, find more information at iaje.org and look for Teacher's Training Institute link.
Kelly produced an album entitled "One Believing Man" recently released. Kelly wrote most of the music for the play "Parley P. Pratt's Great Escape," a musical about some dramatic moments in the life of a 19th century spiritual leader. The music is eclectic, including some gospel, 60's protest style rock and roll, a beautiful duet, and more. Kelly Eisenhour, Randy Porter, and John Fluker sing leads. Available on iTunes.
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