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Lorraine Gervais : A World Apart
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She brings her sultry contralto voice and soulful delivery to an eclectic mix of genres - from contemporary jazz to R&B and soul, to her originals and more.
Genre: Jazz: West Coast Jazz
Release Date: 2007
A World Apart
Lorraine Gervais
Record Label: Lorraine Gervais
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1. As You 5:27 + MP3 $0.99
2. Before I'm Gone 2:59 + MP3 $0.99
3. If I Were A Blackbird 5:23 + MP3 $0.99
4. Are You Real 4:36 + MP3 $0.99
5. Edith And The Kingpin 4:58 + MP3 $0.99
6. Cool Water 5:18 + MP3 $0.99
7. Now I Dream 3:24 + MP3 $0.99
8. Without Your Love 3:53 + MP3 $0.99
9. The Glow 3:56 + MP3 $0.99
10. Until You Come Back To Me 3:51 + MP3 $0.99
11. A Song For You 3:46 + MP3 $0.99
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Album Notes

With a voice that's described as soulful, strong & sweet... Lorraine is a singer with her feet firmly planted in a lifetime of singing soul, blues and jazz with a unique style all her own. At the age of 15, Lorraine began singing rock and soul in nightclubs & festivals, and has continued with a lifelong passion and dedication to the world of singing and entertaining crowds in all kinds of venues and events.

Thru the years she’s shared stages and opened for headline acts, most recently opening for Mavis Staples in August of 2010, and Sista Monica in early 2011. Other performers have included the Pointer Sisters, Etta James, the Charlie Hunter Band, Pete Escavedo and John Hammond.
In addition to being a singer/songwriter and performer, she has also sung on many commercial projects, and has recorded and released two jazz influenced albums, 'A World Apart" and "Diva's Diversion". She is currently working on the next album, which will be more to the bluesy soulful side of her voice.

In the role of concert producer, Lorraine and her music partner, Brielle Morgan founded Sierra Sirens Productions, to showcase regional artists and female vocalists who live in the Sierra Foothills of northern California. Their vintage style tribute shows have highlighted great vocalists and composers both past and present, and in every kind of genre - from jazz to country to R&B and soul to rock and opera. Based out of Nevada City and nearby Grass Valley, the area has been a cultural center for the performing arts of all kinds (about 2 1/2 hours from San Francisco), and draws audiences from all over Northern California. While Lorraine’s music partner has moved to the Bay Area to continue her creative projects, Lorraine is moving forward with her own production company to continue the musical path of presenting great shows and mentoring young vocalists, in addition to performing concerts and festivals.

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REVIEWS

Lush & Soulful
author: Smoothjazz.com Review
                            
Singing jazzy pop with soul, Lorraine Gervais’ sweet contralto voice (the lowest of female voices) provides a lush listening atmosphere on A WORLD APART. The California native traverses a heartfelt journey on this delightful recording… from serious to lighthearted, sultry to playful, all the while keeping the stylings unique. She hails from a musical family. Musical women, to be exact… her grandmother sang and played the blues all the way from Chicago to the West Coast in the 1930’s and Lorraine’s mother studied with master vocal coaches of her time. Likewise, Ms. Gervais began her musical career at a young age, (really young if you count her singing at age 5 with her mother at public events); she was 14 when she toured with her high school jazz band. In the 1970’s the talented chanteuse played every gig imaginable along the California coast performing every kind of genre imaginable from disco, Motown and country to pop, rock and R&B. Nowadays, Lorraine makes her home in the Nevada City area where she packs jazz concert events on a regularly basis. The release of A WORLD APART is a cause for celebration for the silky-voiced singer… she is accompanied by a stellar band including Tower of Power’s keyboardist Roger Smith. From the low and sweet “Before I’m Gone” to the wistful cover of Bonnie Raitt’s “The Glow,” A WORLD APART definitely sets this vocalist apart from the average and closer to the hearts of music fans. ~Sandy Shore ~SANDY SHORE
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A great voice everyone should hear...
author: Michelle from LA
                            
I'm always looking for someone whose voice takes me somewhere new and exciting and Lorraine's voice does. There's no one to compare her to because her sound is completely unique. Her interpretation of Guilty is like nothing I've heard, and I prefer it to Bonnie's. Before I'm Gone is my new favorite song, and when I heard the original, it left me cold; Lorraine really made that one her own. Of her originals, I love Cool Water and Now I Dream the most...good stuff! She's a great artist, and if you haven't heard her, you're missing out on someone and something really special...
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Speechless
author: Booklover
                            
Even having heard several cd's by this wonder, this one leaves me speechless, which is an accomplishment in itself.
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Joni fans shouldn't miss this!
author: Melinda
                            
Lorraine obviously appreciates Joni Mitchell on a deep level. Listen to Lorraine's storytelling delivery of Joni's "Edith and the Kingpin" and you will hear it plainly. Her voice and her careful stewardship of that song conveys all the tragic beauty. The gorgeous melody belies the tale of lives unraveling, and ironically uplifts us.
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