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Alison Wedding
Other / Jazz / Pop

"Vocalist/ Songwriter/ plays a little piano too..."

Brooklyn, New York
United States

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Last Login:  7/8/2008
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   Alison Wedding: General Info
Member Since2/3/2006
Band Websitealisonwedding.com
Band MembersIn Melbourne, Australia:
Sam Keevers- keyboards
Stephen Magnusson- guitar
Dave Beck- drums
Ben Robertson- bass
Alison Wedding- vocals

In New York:
Tim Lefebvre- bass
Pete McCann- guitar
Tony Mason- drums
Alison Wedding- voice/Keyboard

Alison plays piano and sings on the track "She"

All tunes on this page are Alison’s originals...
InfluencesThere are so many, but here's an attempt to list them (in no particular order)...and you can be sure that I will keep adding to the list as time goes by...

Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Betty Carter, Billie Holiday, Chet Baker, Rhiannon, Bobby McFerrin, Rufus Wainwright, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard, Clifford Brown, Michael Brecker, Dave Matthews, Joni Mitchell, Cold Play, James Taylor, D'angelo, Bjork, Jonatha Brooke, Chris Potter, John Mayer, Sarah Mclachlan, Nat King Cole, Shawn Colvin, Eva Cassidy, Tori Amos, Ricki Lee Jones, Fiona Apple, Sting, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Johnny Cash, Radiohead, Peter Gabriel, Mark Murphy, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa, Pat Metheny, Keith Jarrett, Wayne Shorter, Dianne Reeves, Shirley Horn, Vince Jones, John Coltrane, Imogen Heap, Frou Frou, Hank Mobley...
Sounds Like"An American singer who settled in Melbourne a few years back, Alison Wedding won the Bell Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album of 2004 with her debut CD, The Secret. Her new album is less overtly jazz-oriented in style and instrumentation, so may take some getting used to for fans who expect to hear a singer swinging through the standard repertoire. Even so, it confirms her reputation as a jazz singer of genuine talent. Wedding wrote all 15 songs on the album, focussing on relationship issues. Some feature her adventurous, well-controlled, wordless solos, but most feature her greatest asset, the ability to deliver lyrics with disarming emotional honesty. She enjoys spirited accompaniment from keyboardist Sam Keevers, bassist Ben Robertson and drummer Dave Beck, but it is guitarist Stephen Magnusson whose imaginative touches give proceedings a real lift." - ADRIAN JACKSON, Rhythms Magazine

"As soulful as the tinkling of chimes, Alison Wedding's all-original album marks high water on the tide of Australian jazz recording... Wedding writes on piano and brings the results to the table for the digestion of extraordinarily empathetic collaborators, Sam Keevers (piano, various keyboards), Stephen Magnusson (guitar), Ben Robertson (acoustic bass) and Dave Beck (drums). Theirs is a feast of cool, often ethereal, sounds, Wedding's voice, horn-like, weaving about the subtle sonic tapestry..."
-review by Ken Williams, Sydney Morning Herald
Record LabelJazzhead
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 27 2008 8:00P
JZ Brat Tokyo
Jul 28 2008 8:00P
Disk Union Shinjyuku
Jul 29 2008 8:00P
The Bottom Line Nagoya
Jul 30 2008 8:00P
Grove Cafe Osaka
Jul 31 2008 8:00P
Crown Plaza Kobe
Aug 2 2008 8:00P
Sapporo City Jazz Festival Sapporo City

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   About Alison Wedding
Alison Wedding started her music career at age two, singing for family and friends in the living room. But it was not until she walked into a jazz ensemble at her fine arts high school in Dallas, Texas, that she was first introduced to jazz. The harmonies, chord progressions, and rhythms fascinated her. She listened constantly to horn players, learning their solos, and with the help of her mentor Dave Alexander, Alison began to explore improvisation, which has become one of her greatest skills.

Her early influences included Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan, and horn players such as Chet Baker, Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, and Michael Brecker. Because she had a hunger to learn more, she attended several Jamey Aebersold workshops. "It was the best learning experience being thrown into small ensembles with horn players - I was expected to perform like one."

She went on to study jazz at University of North Texas under the guidance of Paris Rutherford and began to sing professionally in the Dallas area. One of her career highlights was singing with the One O'clock Lab Band with the late Gerry Mulligan. After receiving her bachelor's degree, she spent a summer at Epcot in Florida, singing in the show Swingin' Summer Nights,where she had the opportunity to sing with an amazing line up of singers such as Dianne Reeves, Diane Schuur, and the late Joe Williams.

Alison then decided to move to the west coast to develop her career. While in Los Angeles, Alison performed professionally, both live and in the studio. She toured as a back-up singer with Kevyn Lettau, and recorded with artists such as Andy Summers (formerly of The Police) on his CD Peggy's Blue Sklight. She also taught voice and piano throughout the area.

Since moving to Australia in January 2001, in addition to teaching at major music schools in the Melbourne, she was fortunate to play with truly amazing musicians, including Sam Keevers, Jamie Oehlers, Colin Hopkins, Peter Knight, Bob Sedergreen, Joe Chindamo, Kate Ceberano, Richard Clapton, just to name a few. She has made guest appearances on other Melbourne artists' CDs, such as Peter Knight's Between Two Moments, Darrin Archer's Secret World, and Mark Lockett's About Time. She was also the featured singer with Blowfish, an 8 piece band led by Jamie Oehlers- this group recently released their first CD ( on Bennetts Lane Records). Alison's first solo CD, "The Secret", was released in September 2003 on the ABC Jazz label. Not long after this release, Alison and her band did a national tour performing all around Australia, including the Wangaratta Jazz Festival. The Secret went on to win the 2004 Bell Award for the Best Vocal Jazz Album.

Since her national tour, Alison was invited to sing with Tim Ries (saxophone player with The Rolling Stones) at the 2004 Melbourne International Jazz Festival. Alison's current band lineup consists of Sam Keevers (piano), Ben Robertson (double-bass), Stephen Magnusson (guitar), and Dave Beck (drums). Alison performed with this band in the Melbourne Umbria Jazz Festival in May 2005. Keep an eye out for her latest CD of her original material, "Sometimes I Feel", which was released on Jazzhead in October 2005. Alison was named a semifinalist at the Wangaratta Jazz Competition in October 2005, and won the Gibson-May award at the London International Vocal Jazz Competition, which took place in London March 2006. Alison and her band traveled to New Zealand to perform in the Christchurch Jazz Festival in April 2006 and then to Bangalow, Northern NSW for the Northcoast Jazz Festival in June.

Alison has recently moved back to the US, relocating to NY for the next chapter in her career...She has performed at various venues, including Rockwood Music Hall and Cornelia St. Cafe, and she usually plays a monthly gig at the 55 Bar. She has had the fortune of working with some fantastic musicians so far, including Tim Lefebvre, Tony Mason, Keith Ganz, Pete McCann, Matt Clohesy, Henry Hey, and Brian Delaney. She is writing new material and hopes to record her 3rd CD in the next 6 months...stay tuned...

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Alison Wedding's Friends Comments
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MIDNIGHT BLUE


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Jul 5 2008 11:46 AM

Hi
Noticed your going to Japan. That's awesome. You must be excited! I know you will shine there too. Have a great time.
~Midnight Blue~
Debra Ryan





Jul 4 2008 8:06 PM

hello beautiful
songs by reiter/samuel





Jul 4 2008 1:17 AM

thank u, Alison!
c.j. weaver





Jul 2 2008 3:24 PM

Hey Alison How are you? You prob don't remember me, but I go to central in pella, IA. Just wanted to Show sum love on ya page.
Michael League





Jul 2 2008 12:15 PM

You (are) bad.
Garth Ploog





Jul 2 2008 5:08 AM

Hey Alison,
Dropping by to listen to your tunes. How is all with you??
G-:)
Patti Shaffner





Jul 2 2008 7:58 AM

hello beautiful colby woman -
what a week! what a gift!
'please stun the duck'!!!
jenny barnes





Jul 2 2008 3:06 AM

Ciao Bela. WHats been happening with you lovely AWISON?!
Im in portugal and am really in love with it. Looking forward to seeing you in NYC soon
love jen
free cube





Jun 30 2008 6:27 AM

Hello, thank for the add!
All the best.
Nice sound!

free cube
Eileen's Music Room


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Jun 27 2008 7:12 PM

Thanks for the add. You have a beautiful voice Alison.
Eileen
Pete McCann





Jun 25 2008 5:10 PM

Hi AW, you are one talented and beautiful human. looking forward to more gigs with you and the fellas.
Dig you then, Pete
Espace Musical des Accates





Jun 25 2008 2:38 PM

merci d'etre notre amie
Andy Cunningham





Jun 18 2008 5:54 PM

Hi Alison,

I hope you are well, apologizes for not being on line just recently, but I have been take care of business.

I have a number of projects on the go at the moment, and they are keeping me extremely busy.

I hope you are having, or had a good day.

Regards,

Andy
Tim Cheatle


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Jun 14 2008 12:46 AM

Create your own banner at mybannermaker.com!
João Vitor





Jun 12 2008 2:40 PM

olá Alison! beijinhos de Portugal!:)
Paolo Jacopino (Jaco)





Jun 4 2008 10:18 AM

Hi Alison.
Thank you very much for the add.
J'm enjoyed to listen your wonderfull voice.
Ciao
Jaco.
Louise Woodward: Viola





Jun 3 2008 12:26 PM

Always beautiful...your voice reminiscent of joytimes, L.
jazzid 07





Jun 3 2008 6:23 AM

ciao Alison
Very cool...
Great stuff!
baci from italy
Jean-Pierre





Jun 1 2008 8:56 AM

Hello Alison my dear and pretty friend. Sorry about the late respond...I've been a bit busy lately...Hope all is well with you and hope this weekend would bring u much joy and love in life...among all the best things that could happen. Take good care and i definitely hope to hear from you again.

It’s a very sunny WE at once at Paris. But there is always much sun when I listen to your music. Have a very sunny and sweet WE with many musical’s colors.

Patti Shaffner





May 30 2008 7:53 AM

beautiful photo - beautiful woman.....

wondering if you have given any thought to my request?

xo
Tim Lefebvre/Skip Herbertson





May 30 2008 11:53 AM

real piano on "she"..sounds amazing.
Steven Elliot





May 26 2008 10:00 AM

So great hearing you at the 55 the other night... hopefully catch you again soon...

Steve
Cindy





May 25 2008 9:50 PM

Miss you, friend of mine! Love you lots!
Bill Lauderbach - Songwriter





May 23 2008 5:34 PM

Hello Alison,
Very nice work. Thanks for adding me. Please give my music a listen. I would value your comments.
Much respect,
Bill
Garth Ploog





May 23 2008 9:48 AM

Hey Alison.
Just coming by to enjoy your tunes. So how's things with you?
G-:)
Jess





May 20 2008 5:39 PM

Hi, how are you? :) I hope all is well!! I want to get down to Texas soon.. I miss everyone! Love you and talk to you soon.
jenny barnes





May 20 2008 4:30 PM

AWISON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
a kiss for you
Daniela Clynes





May 20 2008 12:55 AM

Hi Alison, hope your 55 Bar gig is a blast.... wish I could come along, but still stuck in London for about another month.
Can't wait to return to NYC a.s.a.p. though!
See you sometime then,
Daniela
RodneyMak





May 18 2008 9:00 PM

HAVE A ROCKIN WEEK!!!!



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SCARMAN, aka Ward Foley (AUTHOR)





May 13 2008 11:05 AM

Thanks and God bless ya, Scarman


www. wardfoley. com
Ambria





May 11 2008 7:38 PM

Your voice is so soothing! We met at Glen Roys (Bar Night)! thanks for the add....Peace
El Duo





May 8 2008 3:55 AM

ImageChef.com - Custom comment codes for MySpace, Hi5, Friendster and more Alison:
Thanks for accept our invitation.
Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina
jenny barnes





May 6 2008 3:36 PM

AWISON!!!!!!!!!!!!!! im coming back to nyc in august, i hope youre there, i cant wait to see you!! hope youre good
Tim





Apr 30 2008 1:37 PM

Ali,

Yo! What's up?

TC
Jo Lawry