Jane Stuart Performance Celebrates New CD, 3/3

Jazz artist Jane Stuart will celebrate the release of her new CD, "DON'T LOOK BACK," with two special concert performances at Miles Café on March 3rd at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Stuart will perform with her trio consisting of Rave Tesar (piano), MaryAnn McSweeney (bass) and Rick De Kovessey (drums).

"From the opening track's impact, she is a knock out - a rare treat and an absolute sensation, who grabs the whole of each tune,extracts its essence and negotiates it into a moving story of human interfaces. She instantly communicates via her seductive individualized sound and articulation of lyric. Born to sing as a "musicians' singer", she invites her listeners into her passion of flaming fire to toasty warmth and from purrs and whispers to shouts and wails. Jane has been singing for a long time (since age five). Her track record as an excellent tap dancer and thespian includes her singing different styles early on. Her development reveals a persistent profile of growth in her singing, reflecting her joy and focus on teaching and learning increments." - Dr. Herb Wong

Song selections for Don't Look Back include rarely heard gems, Cole Porter's Experiment, Johnny Mandel's title cut, a soulful I'll Follow The Sun and a gorgeous ballad Let It Come To You, an original by Jane. Most of the arranging is a collaboration of Jane with Rave Tesar. The terrific cast of players includes guest soloist Dick Oatts on alto and flute (also arranger on Experiment), Dave Stryker on guitar plus stellar support from the rhythm section, some of her favorite players that graced her last recording: pianist and co-producer Rave Tesar, bassists Sue Williams and Kermit Driscoll, tenor saxophonist Frank Elmo and drummer/husband Rick De Kovessey, in addition to percussionist Emedin Rivera.

Miles Café is located at 212 E. 52nd St. 3Fl. (b/2nd & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY 10022. Cover is $19.99, including cover charge, 1st drink and snacks, or $17.00 with student ID. Call (212) 371-7657 or visit http://www.milescafe.com for more information.

"DON'T LOOK BACK" will be released on March 8. Artists on the album include Jane Stuart (vocals), Rave Tesar (keyboards), Rick De Kovessey (drums), Sue Williams [bass (# 1, 2, 7, 8, 10, 12)]
Kermit Driscoll [bass (#3, 4, 5, 6, 11)], Emedin Rivera (percussion, whistles), Dave Stryker (guitar), Dick Oatts (alto sax, flute) and Frank Elmo (tenor sax). Background vocals are provided by Rick De Kovessey, Orlando Quinones, Paige Sandusky and Rave Tesar. Learn more about Jane Stuart at  
http://www.janestuartmusic.com.