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Nicollette Sullivan breathes a whole new life into Sweet Dreams from the vantage point of a jazz singer.

Nicollette Sullivan is able to make Sweet Dreams her own with an inventive and equally seductive vocal performance that transforms the meaning of the song without even changing the tune’s words. She is not only able to turn Sweet Dreams into something soulful but give the title a sense of personal charm. The rich texture of Nicollette Sullivan’s voice and her range as a singer enlivens Sweet Dreams in a way that is totally unimaginable. Sweet Dreams is out now.

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Luxury Soul Family Compilation – A must-have for lovers of jazz. r&b,

Luxury Soul Family is a must-have for lovers of jazz. r&b, and soul and all those that support the traditional values established by these genres in modern form. Expansion Records has produced one of the finest collections of music to date. Luxury Soul Family is a creative work that endears a fabulous taste of chorale with a live band expertise – an experience that truly reaps a beatific reward. Thank you!

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Shades of Christmas – 13 sparkling new arrangements of Christmas favorites!

A diverse group of the best Jazz musicians in L.A. and beyond have come together to create this innovative collection of 13 sparkling new arrangements of Christmas favorites with an international Jazz flair. Featured artists include: Russel Ferrante, David Diggs, Bob Mintzer, Rachel Diggs, Kait Dunton, Eric Brenton, Bobby Rodriguez, Matt Harris, Bob McChesney, Dave Siebels, Domenic Genova, and Stewart W. Foster.

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Freda Payne Pairs with Johnny Mathis  For Chemistry Loaded First Time Ever Gershwin Duet  “They Can’t Take That Away From Me”

Freda Payne and Johnny Mathis, that is – chemistry and musicality abounded as they breathed delicious life into George & Ira Gershwin’s classic, “They Can’t Take That Away From Me.” As tantalizing sneak peek evidence of Freda Payne’s first project since 2014’s acclaimed Come Back to Me Love, the sound of these legends’ voices together on one mic for the first time anywhere/anytime is a treat for the ears and hearts of all, arriving just in time to warm them for the holidays…a season of love, sharing and wistfulness as special for the singers as it is their ardent fans.

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