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While this is Sharon Montgomery's first solo project, she's been around a long time. Audiences across the United States will remember Sharon as one-third of the popular vocal trio MONTGOMERY, PLANT, & STRITCH, with whom she toured for seven years during the 1980's. This fun trio swung its way through some of the biggest jazz festivals in America and Europe, including the JVC Festivals in Nice and at Carnegie Hall, the Newport Jazz Festival, and the North Sea Festival in Den Hag, Holland. The group worked regularly at the Algonquin Hotel and the Cafe Carlyle in Manhattan, the Ritz in London, the Copley Plaza in Boston, and the famous Fairmont Hotels in San Francisco, Dallas, and Chicago. During their time together, this trio accumulated a steadfast and loyal following across the country and into Europe.

Well, Sharon's still alive, and she's kept her pipes up!! This CD, her first as a solo, really shows off her vocal development over the past years. Like a good wine, her tone has deepened, filled out, become richer. And the choice to keep the accompaniment simple was a great one. Mike Nase on guitar and Brennen Nase on bass are both world-class players ready to shine. Houston has kept these three a secret for much too long. Now they're ready to step out and misbehave on a global scale!!