Waterdown's Karen Thornton Glides Through Bluesy, Jazzy Landscape on New Album

Waterdown's Karen Thornton has returned with an incredible new album, Worth the Wait. The lady approaches Jazz with more of a singer/songwriter vibe sprinkled with soul. Her passionate vocals and splendid piano work just glide along the bluesy, jazzy landscape. 

Karen's partners in crime are no slouches either. The main band includes Paul Intson (bass), Jason Fowler (guitar), Maureen Brown (percussion), Steve O'Connor (organ), Jason Logue (trumpet), Rob Sommerville (trombone, tuba), Leo Sullivan (tenor sax, clarinet) along with backup vocals by Nicola Mitchell & Carla Small. Other guests include Rick Gratton (drums), Ravi Naimpally (tabla), Ron Korb (bass flute) and Caitlin Boyle (viola)

If you want a copy of this amazing CD, you can contacting her at her website (CD) or download it via Bandcamp.

You can stream the album below or by clicking here.

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New Shawn O'Halloran CD: Jumpin' the Gun on Mardi Gras

The Hammer meets New Orleans is the best way to describe the latest wonderful disc from local bluesman, Shawn O'Halloran.

Usually seen playing great straight-ahead blues with the Stingrays, Shawn has stepped into the spotlight with some great Cajun-infused, jazzy tunes.  There's a lotta fun, a lotta soul, and a lotta funk!

Joining this party are Paul Panchezak of Trickbag (drums), Lindsay Harnett (guitar and uke), Neil Nickafor (bass), Ed Roth (accordion, keyboards), Leo Sullivan (sax), and Wayne Krawchuck (harmony vocals).  The whole package is ably produced by Michael J. Birthelmer.

You can catch this CD at the Stingrays shows or contact Shawn through the Stingrays site.

Below is the title track from the album.



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