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| "A World Apart" - released spring 2007 Produced by Alan Kuehne, it's an eclectic mix of originals and covers with an overall slinky cool vibe- from jazz to celtic to bossa to R&B. Artists include Roger Smith on piano and organ- (of Tower of Power ), Bob Villwock - keys, Tom Bethky - guitar, Tony Unger - guitar, Steve Boutte - drums, Alan Kuehne - bass and guitar, Lew Langworthy - drums..Brielle Morgan on background vocals and Dave Meyler on percussion...... Reviews include: (for complete reviews, please go to the Press page and download "Reviews" KVMR Listener's Guide - August/September 2007 Issue 89r Mark Leviton, Reviewer, DJ, Writer “Lorraine Gervais possesses that mysterious ability to sing lyrics and make them sound as if she’s just thought of them and is sharing in a conversation. Her diction is impeccable, her mid-range voice full of resonance, and she draws on a variety of jazz, pop and folk influences. There are echoes of Diana Krall, Laura Nyro, and Norah Jones in her singing and songwriting, and she has an erotic way of placing herself inside mostly mid-tempo instrumental cushions. Lorraine can take a word like “forget” and give it three notes, a subtle trill that is beautifully fluid. Although she includes excellent versions of songs associated with Bonnie Raitt (“The Glow”), Aretha Franklin (“Until You Come Back To Me”), Joni Mitchell (“Edith & The Kingpin” and the Carpenters (“A Song For You”), her own compositions hold their own. The opening original “As You”, includes an outstanding vibes solo from Bob Villwock and work from guitarists Tom Bethky and Alan Kuehne, and “Cool Water” showcases Lorraine’s sensual lyric images; she likes to write about how her skin feels and what whispers sound like. In “Are You Real” she sings “Are you real/Can I count on you for anything that might come along/You make me feel/There’s a value in my emotions right or wrong”, and brings the listener fully into a troubled love song. A World Apart is a very accomplished piece of work all the way through.” |
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| Diva's Diversion - (2000) - featuring Lorraine Gervais on vocals, Greg Gavin— keyboards, Gary Upton on sax, Bill Douglass on standup bass, Ken Lawrence on electric and fretless bass, & Charlie Faber— electric bass. Ty Smith, Butch Minor and Tom Cebollero on drums, and Mikail Graham on guitar. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Session Discography Includes: Paul Kamm & Eleanore MacDonald, Merril Gradey, Jim Thompson, Saul Rayo, Gary Epps, Kay Hansen, Charlie Brock |
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| Commercial Soundtrack Projects Include: "The Sound of Swings", "Children Who Are Free" "Lullabyes Thru Zee" - State Of California Ed. Dept. "Inspired Journaling" "Liquid Poetry" "Another HipHop Moment" - PLS- Teacher Resources for Better Teaching. 30 - 60 sec. spots: Galaxy Lighting, Alahambra Spas, Fern Grotto Body Care, Nature's Best Food Stores |
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| Awards & Recognitions Include: Live Music Award - 2002 - Nevada City Chamber of Commerce Letter of Thanks and Recognition for "Talent and Participation"- 2001 - City Council of Nevada City Letter of Thanks and Recognition - Talent Appreciation (accapella rendition of National Anthem - audience of approx. 10,000-) 2000 and 2001 - President - Reno Rodeo, NV |
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