JAZMÍN SKY: Jazmín Sky

Jazmín Sky

Jazmín Sky

© 2008 J. Sed Publishing (619586003529)

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Jazz-infused concoction of neo-soul and funk grooves, flavored with gospel-inflected vocal stylings, complex harmonies, Latin rhythms, and hooks catchy enough to satisfy any Beyoncé fan.

tracks

1 Intro
2 U Turn Me On
3 Downtown
4 Sorry Can't Patch It Up
5 Are U the 1?
6 Forbidden Fruit (Fruto Prohibido)
7 U Got the Love
8 American Lie
9 Trust Me
10 Wake Up Smell the Coffee
11 Piano/Vocal Intro
12 There Ain't Nothin'
13 Reflections of U
14 Interlude
15 2 Good 4 That
16 Are U the 1? - Reprise

notes

Born into a family of academics in Johnstown, Pennsylvania (affectionately referred to as "Bumf--k, PA"), Jazmín Sky was exposed mainly to classical music as a child. Jealous of her older brother's piano lessons, she begged her mother to let her play an instrument and thus began studying the violin at age 6. In 5th grade she picked up the flute and joined the school chorus, where she was forced to sing such drivel as To All the Girls I've Loved Before as well as the insufferable You Light Up My Life.

Jazmín's destiny as a typical middle-class hick-town white girl thus appeared inevitable (as further evidenced by her inexplicable fondness for Farrah Fawcett hair). That is, until she heard her first taste of Prince on a friend's stereo (When Doves Cry, Erotic City). Something immediately stirred within Jazmin's malnourished musical soul, and the experience sparked what would become a life-long love affair with funk and R&B music. Jazmín's Olivia Newton John albums and her soundtrack to Cats quickly found themselves relegated to the dust bin, to be replaced by the likes of James Brown, The Time, Run DMC, Angela Winbush, and of course, Prince.

Following her escape from Johnstown, Jazmín Sky has graced some of the world's most exciting cities with her soulful 3-octave voice. She's lived in Montreal, Madrid, Paris, Rome, and NYC and speaks fluent French, Spanish, Italian and even some Portuguese in addition to her native English. (Suffice it to say, she can fairly be characterized as "language geek" in addition to "soul diva".) She has participated in a variety of live and recording projects in both Europe and North America, including a collaboration with Grammy-award winning producer Narada Michael Walden.

As a songwriter, Jazmín's music reflects her various influences: old-school R&B and funk, certainly, but also traditional and acid jazz, blues, salsa, hip-hop, gospel and neo-soul. Besides the aforementioned R&B legends, other musical role models include Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Donnie Hathaway, and Aretha Franklin as well as more recent artists like Erykah Badu, Rachelle Ferrell, D'Angelo, Maxwell and Me'shell N'dgeocello.

Upon moving to the San Francisco Bay Area to attend graduate school, Jazmín paid her dues gigging locally for several years before embarking on her first full-length original recording project in 2002. Her resulting debut album -- released in early 2005 by Oakland indie label FunkFace Music -- is absolutely fabulous and you should buy it immediately if you haven't already done so.

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  • Very High Class Album
    author: J NET THA PRINCE

    Jazmin you are tight! I love your style can't wait tell you cross over to the pop charts! www.myspace.com/jnetwork

  • Brigette was on our stage and she was awesome!
    author: ruth gold

    I love all the CD's Brigette has......she had my husband, Hy, singing a duet with her on Sun. nite.... they did "when I fall in love." She and my husband were fabulous!! Ruth & Hy gold

  • author: Balla J

    Damnz playa! Demz tittayz are off demz bonze. eye gots junk in that butches trunk

  • Finally, some truly listenable hiphop/r&b! Go, Jazmin!
    author: chris clermont

    This music is exciting. This CD will surely become a fixture in my player. Great arranging and musicianship. A bonus is that Jazmin is a beautiful person inside and out. If you don't already have it, purchase this disc right now! If she does a gig near you, don't miss it!!

  • HOT TALENT
    author: J-MILLION

    She is a very good singer. Nice songs and seems to be very smart. I see alot of doors opening up for this album if it's promoted right. Album has some good game and is on the rise Jhamel D.Robinson Ceo Of "F.H.E."

  • Jazmin is going places
    author: Stefan Prater

    This cd was worth everything I paid for it. If you're a lover of vocal jazz/r&b or just good music in general, this cd is definately worth a listen.

  • Very Good Album Can't wait to see you live
    author: www.j-networkmusic.com

    Excellent production with a professional jazz sound..Jazmin has a fantastic jazz tone in her voice Overall very good.Jazmin is definitely someone to watch out for..Jazmin, you get love from Oakland Cali. From Jamall D. Robinson

  • This girl is off the chains!!! My new favorite artist! Erykah Badu, move over.
    author: Derek Jones

    Gorgeous, sensual voice with amazing range, power and expressiveness. This girl is a force to be reckoned with - she can sing her a-- off, speaks fluent sexy French and Spanish, plays 2 instruments, and her songs are off the hook. Best album I've heard in a long time.

  • the album...not really sure what to think
    author: morena17

    the album....not really sure what to think.i've listened to the album a couple times. awesome musicians and great production however the overall project diddnt sound unique.Ms.skys vocal preformance was good but again not unique to me. hoping to check out a show to see her live preformance.

  • very classy
    author: pooley

    Jazmin obviosly cares about soul music listening to her new album.Some great funky tracks plus classy ballads enhanced by the ladies own flute and violin playing.My favourites Are U the 1 and Downtown,a solid album throughout.

  • Excellent production blends well with jazz songstress
    author: Eric

    Excellent production with a professional jazz sound..Jazmin has a fantastic jazz tone in her voice (trumpet like)..Some of the production may have been a little too hard or lyrics too rough for her style of voice, but overall good..Jazmin is definitely someone to watch out for..Jazmin, you get love from Philly..

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