Album Notes

Melissa Nadel will undoubtedly join the ranks of esteemed singer-songwriters who appreciate Duke Ellington’s axiom: there are only two types of music—good and bad. Influenced by many genres of music including Jazz and Pop, this 23-year-old engages audiences with her memorable melodies and expressive lyrics that both older and younger generations can relate to. With a B.A. in Music from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA, Melissa is an ambitious and exciting artist who has proudly completed her debut record entitled “What Matters”. This record highlights a stunning talent who holds her own with legendary jazz bassist Charles Fambrough, drummer Mike Clark, saxophonist Joe Ford, pianist Bill O’Connell and guitarist Bill Washer. Be it a jazz ballad or a pop ditty, her voice is consistently strong, genuine and filled with emotion, and she brings her own flavor to each song she sings. Based in and around New York City, Melissa’s live performances leave lasting impressions on those who get the chance to hear what she’s all about and see why her music matters. "...I enjoyed watching her transform from a student to a professional composer, arranger and producer. She was extremely serious in the studio and didn’t let one note get by. I'm very proud of her…She has the skills to create and produce many great recordings." --Charles Fambrough "Creating 'What Matters' and bringing it to fruition is an event that will undoubtedly lead to many recordings featuring the songwriting ability, soulfulness and maturity of Melissa Nadel." --Kimberley Berry