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Laura Harrison

- Long Beach, CA Jazz / Singer/Songwriter

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Members: Jimmy Branly (drums/co-producer), Edwin Livingston (bass), John Proulx (piano)

Sounds Like: Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Eliane Elias, Dianne Reeves, Nancy Wilson

Label: 59 Steps Records

Bio: Go to www.lauraharrisonmusic.com for the most updated information on Laura
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Laura Harrison is originally from Vancouver, B.C., Canada. She completed her Doctorate of Musical Arts degree at USC. She has been a member of the Pacific Chorale and John Alexander Singers since 2001 and a member o... See Full Bio

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“Canadian cum California girl Laura Harrison is blessed with a perfect mid-range alto that is sharply defined and true...What's special is the eutection of Harrison's carefully schooled craft regarding melody and her "no fear" attitude toward taking chances...The singer's clever combination of her "Reflections" and Cole Porter's "I Concentrate on You" complement one another very well, accented by bassist Kevin Axt's deft walking. It is proper that Laura Harrison has her say musically.”

— C. Michael Bailey, All About Jazz

“What a better way to start Canadian singer/composer Laura Harrison debut album ‘Now....Here’ than with the extraordinaire interpretation and fabulous scats in the Sarah Vaughan song ‘Shulie a Bop.’ The hard swing, superb scats and amazing phrasing on this first track should tell you what's this lady is all about. Laura is a singer with complete command over her voice, a master of scats and improvisations. This is how a Jazz singer should sound like...Her compositions, ‘Now....Here’ with lyrics that reflect the struggle to finally record her first album. Reflections, and the two jazzy tunes ‘Mi Alma’ and ‘Teesa's Blues’ are interesting both melodically and harmonically with a touch of poetry and personal lyrics, but always leaving space for vocal improvisations.”

— Wilbert Sostre, JazzTimes

“My goal as a vocalist is to use my voice as a vehicle to deliver a sincere interpretation of the message of the lyric and to honour the chord changes when I solo,” says Laura of her work. Well Laura; mission accomplished!...Now …Here is a wonderfully diverse and texturally engaging CD. Harrison’s debut is a strong calling card into the national marketplace and Harrison is definitely up to the task...On this auspicious debut Harrison splashes onto the scene with a positive imprint.”

— Steven Harband, All About Vocals

“Laura Harrison is a mezzo-soprano who performs both classical and jazz repertoire, on her debut album Now....Hereshe focuses her talents on the jazz songbook [with just a single dip into the classical], performing with two different trios across the dozen tracks. Ms. Harrison has a singular voice, it tends to ride high over the musicians instead of being in there with them, which makes for a distinctive vocal style that is a little unexpected...Indeed, Now....Here was funded by sponsorship, with hundreds of her fans and friends pre-buying a copy of the album - and the recording costs of each track were also sponsored. This certainly shows the level of confidence and admiration for her vocal skills. I think if you admire the vocal talents of Cleo Lane then I think you may well find this album to your tastes too.”

— John M. Peters, The Borderland (Musicwatch)

“Our kind of gal. She scats like a first waver even though she’s far away from it and digs Ralph Towner as much as she digs Sting...whether she’s delivering on originals that are artsy but hit the mark or doing the classic workouts of her mentors, while putting her own stamp to them, this is a right on jazz vocal find by a comer that’s going to be leaving her mark in the wake of this auspicious, self-funded debut. Tasty all the way.”

— Chris Spector, Midwest Record

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2012
Sep 23

Rustic Garden Bistro (K…
Santa Ana, CA, US | 1:30pm
Rustic Garden Bistro (Kim ...
Santa Ana, CA, US
Sun Sep 23, 2012 1:30pm
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Doors open at 1:30pm. Concert starts at 2pm. It's a house concert that will be fantastic! After you purchase your tickets, I will email you the house address. I hope you join us.
2012
Sep 22

Rustic Garden Bistro (K…
Santa Ana, CA, US | 6:30pm
Rustic Garden Bistro (Kim ...
Santa Ana, CA, US
Sat Sep 22, 2012 6:30pm
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Doors open at 6:30pm. Concert starts at 7pm. It's a house concert that will be fantastic! After you purchase your tickets, I will email you the house address. I hope you join us.
2011
Oct 30

Steamers Jazz Club and …
Fullerton, CA, US | 4:30pm
Steamers Jazz Club and Cafe
Fullerton, CA, US
Sun Oct 30, 2011 4:30pm
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2011
Jun 12

Irvine United Congregat…
Irvine, CA, US | 3:00pm
Irvine United Congregationa...
Irvine, CA, US
Sun Jun 12, 2011 3:00pm
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300 people in attendance
2011
May 17

Alva's Showroom
San Pedro, CA, US | 8:00pm
Alva's Showroom
San Pedro, CA, US
Tue May 17, 2011 8:00pm
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Another sold out show! (90 people)

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Mo Bic
Cool stuff - like me, https://www.facebook.com/mobicmusic http://mobic-music.com Good luck with your music... Mo Bic
ABOI DOYLE
You have awesome music i love it keep pushing all the best
Potion13
Stopping by to show some support! Best of luck with your projects!! Cheers from Montréal, Danielle,Potion13 www.potion13.org
Brooks
sounds great!
Stoneria
Awesome music Laura! Greetings from Brazil~Zen
Bete Bete Style Music
LIKE THAT! blexxxxxxxxxxxxxx!!!!!!

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Q: Nice album cover and sounds! We're a lil different. How long have you been in music? We are Elect of God (E.O.G.). We just released 2 powerful (Holy Ghost) singles. Check us out on Reverb too!

A: Hey there!! Great stuff you have!! So sorry it took so long to answer...things have been nuts! :D if you want to reach me again quicker, go to my website: www.lauraharrisonmusic.com - yeah we are a little different but that's what makes music great! Thanks for the compliments, right back at you, and if you have any jazz fans please send them our ways :D

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