Show Me The Way To Get Out of This World
An adventurous collection of American Standards - Classic to Jazz - clothed in contemporary, up-to-date, slightly offbeat but interesting-sounding interpretations led by pianist Harris Simon
Show Me the WAY
Billie Remembered
Billie Remembered
Highly lauded re-interpretation of Billie's 1930's early recordings made on the 75th Anniversary of Holiday's first records. Featured in New York's "Village Voice" and in an interview with Terry Gross for NPR's "Fresh Air" Stephanie received high acclaim for her authentic, stylistic renditions of these classic recordings. The album features Randy
Highly lauded re-interpretation of Billie's 1930's early recordings made on the 75th Anniversary of Holiday's first records. Featured in New York's "Village Voice" and in an interview with Terry Gross for NPR's "Fresh Air" Stephanie received high acclaim for her authentic, stylistic renditions of these classic recordings. The album features Randy Sandke on trumpet, Harry Allen, tenor and Dan Block, clarinet.
Thrush Hour
Thrush Hour
A study of 20 great songstresses of the 20th Century done in styles and repertoire representative of the eras in which each singer flourished - from blues to swing, bebop to ballads and beyond. Accompanied by biographical booklet with photos describing Stephanie's approaches to emulating each style and singer.
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I Love You
I Love You
Classic Standards done in Classic Style with special guest tenor saxophonist Harry Allen. Songs included on this CD are among the most famous standards and are sung ina no frills, straight-ahead treatment.
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Dedicated to Lee Wiley
Dedicated to Lee Wiley
A tribute to Lee Wiley - the great songstress of the 30's and 40's - and major influence on singer Peggy Lee. An excellent representation of her repertoire performed by Stephanie with musicians well-steeped in the styles of swing and dixieland, which formed the crux of Lee's milieu.
Lullaby in Rhythm
Lullaby in Rhythm
Tribute to Kenton singer June Christy - representative of Stephanie's repertoire during her big band tours with Kenton bands and with Pete Rugolo in California featuring tenor saxophonist Harry Allen.
Comin' Alive
Comin' Alive
Stephanie's debut recording - still fresh and consistent with her newer recordings. Features legendary alto saxophonist Phil woods with Wayne Andre on trombone and Warren Chiasson, vibraphonist.
If I Ruled the World
If I Ruled the World
An interesting mix of adventurous arrangements of well-known and some not-so-well-known standards. Plus, an original song written and accompanied by Hod O'Brien and Fran Landesman. Features Vic Juris on guitar.