In a blend of Jazz-Pop & Blues, Singer-Songwriter, ZOLA , touches your soul with her smooth and sensual vocals on these 15 songs. Recorded with some of Boston’s (USA) finest musicians, ZOLA mixes it up with mellow, smoky jazz sounds, up tempo grooves and tug-at-the-heart poignancy we can all relate to.
Reviews:
“On her latest CD release, “Here with You,” Boston singer-songwriter Zola stretches her vocal talent and compositional palette like never before. "Although one might call every song a love song, the subtle variations in theme run from the sultry, to the sweetly romantic, to the joyous celebration of friendship, while managing to slip in a few uptempo dance tunes along the way. Nor does Zola shy away from setting her evocative voice to confronting the pain of unrequited love or the wistful sadness of separation and goodbye . Her stunning performances are accompanied by musicians Doug Hammer, Steve Chaggaris, Dave Landoni, Trent Austin and Arnie Krakowsky - whose tasteful accompaniment ranges from the sparse piano backing on some tracks to the rich, lush jazz-blues arrangements, picking up tempo to a rhythmic swinging Latin salsa and uptempo dance tunes. Before bidding us an all-too-speedy goodbye, the artist ties up loose ends with the haunting My Prayer, her intimate, poignant plea, filled with kindness and wishes of genuine love and happiness for anyone out there fortunate enough to be listening." - JBOY/Jay Cat Music.
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"I was blown away. Great performances by everyone, on this CD, as well as wonderful arrangements and production... Zola's original jazz/pop/cabaret songs and performances are a warm hug, a sensuous cuddle under a warm blanket a sense of 30s and 40s déjà vu from an ancient soul in a contemporary time a soulfully intimate, expressive voice that wraps around her timeless melodies and contemporary love lyrics like a blue mist.” - John Braheny, Author: “The Craft and Business of Songwriting” (Writer's Digest Books) / Columnist: Music Biz Magazine
" ...really a beautiful, beautiful CD...." - Holly Harris - WBOS 92.9 - Blues on Sunday
"... a really talented band." - Virginia Prescott, WBUR - HERE & NOW
"I really enjoyed it. Your voice sounds really smooth as do your compositions and arrangements.” – Anton Fig - Drummer, CBS Orchestra for David Letterman
“ A fine piece of work....and (“My Prayer”) so timely with what is going on in the world.” – Sherrill Blackman – SDB Music Group, Publisher, Nashville
"...listening to your CD...... I am floored and in love. The arrangements, your voice, your songs, your presence and intentions - all stellar. I really love this. " - Dane Vannatter - Recording Artist
"On .... Here With You, Zola brings her warm, voluptuous voice to a collection of her own songs......... Zola was raised in an environment well acquainted with love, need loss and hope, all of which become the building blocks of her original compositions..... her sultry vocals bring depth, texture and subtlety to every song, .....it is her rich nuanced vocals and musical director Doug Hammer's evocative arrangements that bring color and distinction to each song, yet maintain a quality of listenable cohesion about the whole. Pin Stripe Blues, the peppiest of the bunch, with a sizzling muted trumpet behind Zola's suggestive vocals, is New Orleans jazz all the way, while This Is How It Is could be sung by a teased-hair vinyl booted, mini-skirted country singer. .....But it is with Blue Rain, co-written with Jon Seiff, that Zola touches us most deeply, reflecting on the loss of a loved one. Zola sums up her life's philosophy in her closing number, My Prayer, an anthem of hope suitable for any vigil, as reassuring as a mothers hug, and as forward reaching as a child's soul." - John Amodeo, Cabaret Scenes Magazine
“...a rare gift... Zola's voice and crystal clear phrasing are outstanding.... the accompanying band blended and supported her superbly with opportunities for great instrumental solos.... This new CD is on par with Sarah McLachlan and Jewel.....The last song... left me stunned. This particular song ... is the essence of Zola's artistry. The words and message with Zola's voice and feeling moved me.... Every once in a long while, a special song comes along that combines beautiful words, a message that has power, sensitivity, .... and beautiful melody with beautiful voice and piano accompanying and this is one of those rare moments that I believe anyone singing this song after Zola will have an extremely hard act to follow.......It would not surprise me if this CD is a major hit!! - Kevin Luey, Vice President of Boston Association of Cabaret Artists
"...Her compositions are uplifting, colorful, inspirational, blending into superb arrangements, abundance of musical and vocal virtuosity and that heart-felt pure and warm voice.....This woman is a true gem!" - Maximillien de Lafayette, Author "Music Showbiz and Entertainment - Volume lll of the World's Who's Who in Jazz Cabaret, Music & Entertainment" (pg 1525)
"Wow ***** “This album is worth every cent. I love it. It’s like a mix of Jazz and Blues. It’s fresh. It’s …SIMPLY AMAZING! Check it out!” – Indie Acoustic (2008) (itunes)
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