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ABOUT
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Until
April 2020 Cherry Pie Music CDs were available through CDBaby.com.
Unfortunately, CDBaby has closed their online store. All CDs are
available directly from Cherry Pie Music! Simply e-mail us at info@cherrypiemusic.com
for more information.
In addition,
Moonshadow
Dance
is available from Apple
Music, Amazon.com,
or directly from Rebecca Kilgore through Paypal. Follow
this link to Rebecca Kilgore's recordings page and scroll to
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MOONSHADOW
DANCE
Released
on January 29, 2016, this new CD features original jazz tunes produced
through The
Moonshadow Project . The sixteen tracks span an eclectic range,
from wistfully romantic through lushly introspective to upbeat and
playful, with the common factor found in the craftsmanship of the
songs and the quality of the performances. With Randy Porter, piano;
Tom Wakeling, bass; Todd Strait, drums; special guest vocalist Susannah
Mars; and a stellar cast of some of Portland's finest jazz musicians.
This one is special -- and you don't have to take our word for that,
just check out what
the critics are saying. |
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It's
Getting to Be That Time of Year
This first offering from
The Moonshadow
Project contains just three songs, but what gems they are! Rebecca
Kilgore, who sings all three, makes her debut as a songwriter with
the title track. "A Christmas Lullabye," by Ellen Vanderslice
and Mike Horsfall, and "Dreams of Christmas Past," by
Mike Horsfall, round out this perfect stocking stuffer. |
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Marilyn
Keller Sings from the Ellen Vanderslice Songbook
Singer Marilyn Keller
is so diverse and talented that her vocal stylings defy easy description.
Here, Marilyn brings her sparkle and soul to six original tunes
by Ellen Vanderslice, including the brand new "Rejoice and
Be Glad." Marilyn’s warm, robust voice is well-supported
by outstanding performances from a star-studded list of Portland
jazz masters: Janice Scroggins, TALL JAZZ, Lee Wuthenow, Dan Donahue,
Kevin Deitz, Ron Steen, David Evans, George Mitchell, Dan Balmer,
Phil Baker, and Reinhardt Melz.
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Amandah
Jantzen Sings from the Ellen Vanderslice Songbook
Amandah Jantzen is a
jazz singer with impeccable chops whose sultry tones draw you right
into the heart of a song, making her accessible to a wide audience.
Here she renders selections from the Ellen Vanderslice Songbook
– sensuous slow ballads, Latin beats, and the simple message
of "A Christmas Lullabye." Also includes a previously-unreleased
recording of "Airport Romance." |
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Rebecca
Kilgore Sings from the Ellen Vanderslice Songbook
Rebecca Kilgore is one
of America’s greatest living jazz singers, and she tells a
story in song like no other vocalist. On this digital EP release
(9/29/2012) she delivers masterful renderings of six songs by award-winning
composer and lyricist Ellen Vanderslice, including a previously-unreleased
recording of "Twilight of Blue."
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Let's
Pretend
One of two CDs released
12/3/2011, this one features Ellen herself singing 11 numbers from
the Ellen Vanderslice songbook, plus one Gershwin tune! Ellen is
accompanied by some of Portland's finest jazz musicians. Phil Baker,
bass, also produced the album. The piano chair is split between
Tony Pacini and Greg Goebel. Mike Horsfall, who co-wrote many of
the tunes, plays vibes. With Neil Masson on drums and Lee Wuthenow
on tenor sax, these numbers sound great.
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One
Minute More
The second CD released
12/3/2011 features Phil Baker, Greg Goebel, Mike Horsfall, Neil
Masson, Paul Mazzio, Chris Miller, Tony Pacini, Ron Steen and Lee
Wuthenow on 11 all-instrumental selections from the Ellen Vanderslice
songbook.
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Don't
Look Before You Sing
Ellen's 2003 CD features
the Ellen Vanderslice songbook, with vocals by Rebecca Kilgore,
Tom Grant, Amandah Jantzen, Marilyn Keller, and Ellen herself, along
with spoken word electronica with Bill Michtom, Maureen Parker,
Mike Snyder's magic with Handsonic, and a host of cameo appearances!
Musical accompaniment by Phil Baker, Dan Balmer, Mike Horsfall,
Harley James, James Mason, Neil Masson, Paul Mazzio, Reinhardt Melz,
George Mitchell, Tony Pacini, Dan Presley, Eli Reisman, John Standefer,
Ron Steen, Dick Titterington, Courtney Von Drehle and Lee Wuthenow.
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The
Standard Vanderslice
This 2001 compilation
disc is all Ellen Vanderslice tunes, with vocals by Rebecca Kilgore,
Marilyn Keller, Amandah Jantzen and Ellen herself. Included on this
disc is Amandah Jantzen's stunning rendition of "A Christmas
Lullabye."
The reprint CD is
now available for special order. |
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Once
in a Blue Moon
This breakout disc from
the year 2000 is a wide-ranging compilation of fantastic singers
covering Ellen's songs. It features "Moonshadow Dance,"
with Rebecca Kilgore, Randy Porter, Phil Baker, Ron Steen and Dan
Faehnle, which went on to win First Place Jazz in the 2002 USA Songwriting
Competition! Other stellar vocals are rendered by Marilyn Keller,
Amandah Jantzen, Nicole Campbell and Johnny Martin. |
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Nothin'
But Time
Released in1999, this
disc features Ellen singing some of her own compositions and some
great old jazz standards, accompanied by Tall Jazz with heritage
fiddler Bus Boyk, trombonist Ben Medler, and the inimitable Lee
Wuthenow on tenor sax. |
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This
Time the Dream's On Me
Ellen's first CD was
released in December,1997, at a standing-room-only party with Tall
Jazz at Jimmy Maks! It features Ellen singing a mix of standards
and originals. |
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