Album Notes

Lisa Lauren returns with her newest album, "it is what it is", blending together deep-in-the-groove rhythms and soulful melodies, once again demonstrating her unique voice in the industry. Featuring the legendary David Sanborn for his third appearance, along with an ensemble of Chicago all-stars Fareed Haque, Steve Rodby and Neal Alger, you will find this disc to be one of the most compelling musical experience available today.

"What separates Lisa Lauren from the scores of pop songbirds who populate the airwaves these days are the skillful arrangements and clever instrumentation she deploys on "it is what is is" . . .
Jeff Johnson, Chicago Sun-Times

"On her marvelously eclectic release, "it is what it is", singer/songwriter Lisa Lauren brings a fresh hybrid of roots rock, jazz, and pop sensibilities to a mix of wistfully romantic originals and trippy arrangements of several other appealing covers."
Jonathan Widran, Jazziz/All Music Guide

"As folk-jazz vocalists go, she's as impressive as Norah Jones (whom she sounds like a sandier version of). As a songwriter she's even better than the venerable Jones."
Christopher Loudon, Jazz Times

“A jazz pop crossover which will appeal strongly to fans of Joni Mitchell and Rickie Lee Jones and which may prove to be Lauren’s breakthrough album”.
Peter Quinn, Jazzwise (UK)