Today is a super exciting day! My band sponsor Heather Laveaux is releasing her very first album today! And being a girl who is always down for a party, I figured this was the perfect excuse for one! So, 7 other bloggers decided to join me in bringing Ms Laveaux's EP "3 Octave Martini" into the big ole music world!
Today, I'm going to talk about the album itself...
"3 Octave Martini" is a wonderful little 5 track EP! Heather Laveaux (the woman of the hour) brings us three original songs as well as two fairly famous songs she has covered and put into new packaging! The flow of the album is delightfully slick. Though Heather's music is primarily jazz based, there are little hints of other music stylings thrown in. You catch a touch of pop, a touch of blues and every once in awhile, even a touch of the showtune! It's clear and bright, with this tinge of darkness, that keeps you guessing. Heather Laveaux voice fits her music perfectly, as it mixes just the right amount of fun and sleaze, just like a well oiled martini!
"3 Octave Martini" starts out with the song "Anything". It's a smooth jazz standard that is not only that, but also tells a story. Who doesn't love a good story song?!
Then we head into the song "Never". Though this song is still heavily dipped in jazz, there is a strong pop influence, which adds a new aspect to the EP.
Next Ms Laveaux takes an old Billy Joel favorite "She's Got A Way", and adds her own twist to it. Remaking it while also respecting the original material.
Track 4 is an original once again. "Mornin" has a slight gospel vibe, which I love! It brings just the right amount of drama, without taking away from the flow of the album!
And lastly, Heather takes on Peggy Lee's jazz standard "Why Don't You Do Right?" I love Peggy and I love what Heather has done with this tune! It's fun, smooth and ever so saucy!
So, I'm sure after that you want to get your hands on your own copy of "3 Octave Martini"? Am I right? Well, you can find Heather Laveaux's album over on iTunes and Amazon or her website!
You can check out more from Heather below.
...Website...Reverbnation...Facebook...Twitter...
...Soundcloud...Myspace...
But wait, this is a party, right? So where are all the others? Do you wanna know more about Heather and meet some other wonderful bloggers? Well, head over to these great links to learn more, win free stuff and chill with some of the coolest bloggers out there!
Today, I'm going to talk about the album itself...
"3 Octave Martini" starts out with the song "Anything". It's a smooth jazz standard that is not only that, but also tells a story. Who doesn't love a good story song?!
Then we head into the song "Never". Though this song is still heavily dipped in jazz, there is a strong pop influence, which adds a new aspect to the EP.
Next Ms Laveaux takes an old Billy Joel favorite "She's Got A Way", and adds her own twist to it. Remaking it while also respecting the original material.
Track 4 is an original once again. "Mornin" has a slight gospel vibe, which I love! It brings just the right amount of drama, without taking away from the flow of the album!
And lastly, Heather takes on Peggy Lee's jazz standard "Why Don't You Do Right?" I love Peggy and I love what Heather has done with this tune! It's fun, smooth and ever so saucy!
So, I'm sure after that you want to get your hands on your own copy of "3 Octave Martini"? Am I right? Well, you can find Heather Laveaux's album over on iTunes and Amazon or her website!
You can check out more from Heather below.
...Website...Reverbnation...Facebook...Twitter...
...Soundcloud...Myspace...
But wait, this is a party, right? So where are all the others? Do you wanna know more about Heather and meet some other wonderful bloggers? Well, head over to these great links to learn more, win free stuff and chill with some of the coolest bloggers out there!
Wanna check out what someone else has to say about "3 Octave Martini"? Check out George's review at The Daily Schmooze.
Singer Emma Wallace did a Q and A with Heather and is sharing all the juicy details over at her blog Emma's Music!
Wanna know about Heather and her fashion? Check out what Heather and fashion blogger Erica came up with over at Erica's blog Sweets & Hearts!
Stephanie is review "3 Octave Martini's" album artwork and also giving one of you the chance to win a copy of the EP itself over at her blog Take Hart!
Because one "3 Octave Martini" giveaway isn't enough, you can enter to win a copy over at Chrissy's awesome blog Whimsical Poppysmic!
Wait, we have another giveaway! This time not only do could you win a copy of the EP, a Margarita Bloom: Racy & Risque Rosie Lip Balm is also up for grabs over at Margarita Bloom's Glamourville!
We all know that Heather Laveaux is a new lady in the jazz world, so Poppy is going to take us deeper into that world over at her blog Project Gadabout!
Make sure you stop by all the links and say "hi"!
6 comments:
How cool!! Wishing your friend the best of luck :)
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Thanks to you I know so much more music - not that I remember everything and everyone but once I hear it I may. :) Will check out "3 Octave Martini"
Very exciting! Great review!
Congrats to Heather - can't wait to hear it.
Thanks for another great musical rec!
Headed to check out her stuff now.
this was such a great idea! thank you so much for letting me be a part of it. it was fun seeing so many different perspectives on heather and her music!
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