A voice that gets to your heart--
author: Maggie Wilson
This CD, with the fabulous musicians who accompany the singer,amply demonstrates why it is a tragedy that Janice Mars has not been heard by more people.The voice reaches your heart, and she was careful to select songs with words well worth hearing, as she enunciates them perfectly and with expression. She plays a variety of roles in these songs, from Little girl to sophisticate. This recording is a particular treasure to me, because I roomed with Janice for a year,and have carried her gorgeous voice in my mind ever since as she sang everything from Little Girl Blue to French Art Songs. I intend to spread the word to our local Public Radio Jazz host--I know she will find an audience with his listeners!
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very haunting, yet eclectic and vibrant
author: Priscilla Leona
I came to this website to check out a friend's CD and in the process accidently stumbled across the Janice Mars CD. I read the review and was motivated to listen to the music. The first song that I chose took me aback and I couldn't figure out if I was hearing the words correctly. It was a song giving resons why she wasn't going to kill herself that day! I have never heard lyrics and arrangements like this before and being in the entertainment business, I knew I would be using this song in a future movie of some sort one day, so I had to have it right away. I love all of the other songs as well, but that one is the one that sold me. It it so odd, quirky haunting and yet has a bright aspect to it that you can't help but notice. It will also amuse you in the process. You have to listen to that song.
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Extraordinary and evocative.little this good being recorded today.
author: H.D.G. Catling
This recording dates from my favourite era the late forties to the early sixties..female singers simply don't sound like this anymore..an absolute listening pleasure.
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A fascinating voice attached to a fascinating lady
author: William G. Healey
I had the pleasure of receiving Janice Mars' CD from Janice Mars herself in March of 2004. Never having listened to her music, I was completely enthralled by her voice and talent; a cross between a torch singer and broadway singer. Listen to "Bye Bye Blackbird" and "The Commuter's Song" and you'll be drawn back to those days gone by. Her voice is clear, crisp, throaty and just enjoyable. For anybody who enjoys the sound of broadway or the music of yesteryear, I highly recommend this CD. The musical selections and orchestral choices are surely enough to satisfy anybody who enjoys quality sound Sit back, close your eyes and transform yourself to what music was meant to be. New Mexico is lucky to have this talented lady living here.
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