Album Notes

With her smooth voice and eclectic style, Rosana Eckert's music has received critical acclaim and captivated listeners worldwide. A dynamic jazz singer, composer, and arranger, Rosana has performed and/or recorded with such jazz greats as pianist George Duke, bassist Christian McBride, trumpeter Kenny Wheeler, and the Grammy-winning vocal quartet New York Voices.

Released in 2007, this fun and friendly collection of songs with guitarist Terry Hankins is her third recording project. Also available: Rosana's first recording effort, Rosana Eckert, also features her in a duo setting with the wonderful piano work of long-time musical partner Brian Piper. Her second project, At the End of the Day, was released in 2001 and serves as the debut for Rosana with her full band. That recording was praised as "a superior debut" (Cadence Magazine) and "an occasion for celebration" (All About Jazz) and was a finalist for Best Jazz Album in the 2006 Independent Music Awards.

Rosana is on the faculty of the world renowned University of North Texas jazz department, and she is in high demand as a festival performer, clinician, and adjudicator. Her original songs and arrangements have been performed by singers worldwide and are published by Hal Leonard Corp. and MichMusic. Rosana also works regularly as a studio singer in Dallas. She has sung back-up vocals for various recording artists including contemporary Christian singers Matthew Ward and Annie Herring, and she can be heard on hundreds of jingles and radio IDs around the world. www.rosanaeckert.com