LA Native, Jazz singer Amber Weekes has an on-going love affair with the torch song. Her new album Pure Imagination is out now.
Inventive heartfelt seasonal jazz Amber Weekes – THE GATHERING: It’s been just about a year since I reviewed “Pure Imagination” from exciting jazz vocalist Amber… she’s joined on this inventive heartfelt seasonal jazz album by Paul Jackson Jr, guitarist, bassist John B. Williams, and pianist Josh Nelson… I didn’t find LIVE videos from this new …
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AMBER WEEKES/Gathering: A SoCal jazz vocal mainstay, Weekes delivers her first Christmas album with the requisite great songs and more great players than an indie record should be able to boast. Easy going but stunning, this is a delightful take on Christmases that have everything but snow. Who needs snow? A most welcome new addition …
Presenters and producers might hire jazz singer Amber Weekes based on the variable sound of her laughter alone. During a 75-minute interview with the Los Angeles-based performer and recording artist, her upbeat responses often begin with spontaneous laughter that bubbles with warm, mirthful, golden tones or taps percussively in a rapid titter or rumbles bewitchingly …
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With ‘Pure Imagination’, recorded on her own Amber Inn imprint, Amber Weekes amply demonstrates that she belongs to the rich tradition of the jazz diva. Indeed, on her most recent recording, the Los Angeles-based songstress sweetly swings her way into the ears and hearts of listeners. Amber adeptly interprets a brace of compositions, including choice …
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A Neon Jazz Interview with Los Angeles-based Jazz Singer Amber Weekes on the COVID-19 Worldhttps://youtu.be/DAAlL1jy8zU
Translated from Italian- Amber Weekes – Pure Imagination by Vittorio The new album by American vocalist Amber Weekes finds her in the company of Peter Smith and Tony Copodonico on the piano, Trevor Wane and Jeff Littleton double bass, Charles Ruggiero and Nathaniel Scott drums, Keith Fiddmont on sax, Curtis Taylor and Scotty Barnhart trumpet, Mark Cargil …
Swingin’ soulful jazz vocals Amber Weekes – Pure Imagination By Dick Metcalf, editor, Contemporary Fusion Reviews Swingin’ soulful jazz vocals Amber Weekes – PURE IMAGINATION: If your listening pleasure is totally enhanced by swingin’ soulful jazz vocals, you won’t be able to resist this delightful release from Amber. As always, the best way to get …
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AMBER WEEKES – “PURE IMAGINATION” Amber inn Productions Amber Weekes, vocals; Peter Smith & Tony Compodonico, pianists; Trevor Ware, bass/co-producer/background vocals; Jeff Littleton, bass; Charles Ruggiero & Nathaniel Scott, drums; Mitchell Long & Ramon Stagnaro, guitars; Justo Almario & Danilo Lazano, flute; Keith Fiddmont, alto & tenor saxophone; Dale Fielder, baritone saxophone; Curtis Taylor, Jeff Kaye …
AMBER WEEKES/Pure Imagination: One of LA’s jazz vocal treasures serves up a great album for anyone that misses classic jazz vocal albums done right. Pulling Sue Raney out of mothballs and making Tony Newley work side by side with Oscar Brown, this well-conceived set does nothing but hit all the right notes throughout. A real …
