OK, here goes:Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Carmen Mcrae, Betty Carter, Judy Garland, Bobby Mcferrin,Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Wonder, Carol King, Lauryn Hill, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, U2, Sting, Nirvana, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Marvin Gaye, The Eisley Brothers, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Elton John, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Elvis, Peggy Lee, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Chet Baker,Ivan Lins, Astrud Gilberto, Joao Gilberto, Al Jarreau, Donald Fagin, Art Tatum, Red Garland, Phineas Newborn, Bill Evans, McCoy Tyner, Ahmad Jamahl, Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Cecil Taylor, Nat Cole, Mulgrew Miller, Jacky Terrasson, Brad Mehldau, Oscar Peterson, Cedar Walton, Geoffrey Keezer, Eric Reed,Antonio Carlos Jobim,Django Reinhardt, Joe Pass, Herb Ellis, Paul Chambers, James Garrison, Ray Brown, Ron Carter, Scott LaFaro, Niels-Henning Orsted Pederson, Gary Peacock,Christian McBride, Philly Joe Jones, Elvin Jones, Jack DeJohnette, Tony Williams, Billy Higgins, Lewis Nash, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Joe Henderson, Stan Getz, Charlie Parker, Sonny Criss, Cannonball Aderly, Miles Davis, Don Cherry, Dizzy Gillespie, Terence Blanchard Roy Hargrove and too many more to mention, but that's a good start. Those are the biggies. My VERY BIGGEST musical heroes are John Coltrane, Art Tatum, McCoy Tyner, Philly Joe Jones, Django Reinhardt, and Bobby McFerrin. Their music is very near and dear to my heart.
Below is a clip the I love of Bobby McFerrin, doing what he does best:
Most young jazz artists would find it difficult to create a unique sound while simultaneously paying due homage to the greats. Aimee Nolte deftly pulls off such a balancing act, presenting jazz stylings that craftily capture the epic sound of America's jazz legends without smacking of mimicry. Aimee's voice and instrumental prowess are superb and her lyrics draw you in with such power that by each songs end, youre left feeling as if you've been jerked and jostled on an emotional roller coaster. But Aimee doesn't attempt to be a one woman show; she allows the musicians that accompany her to shine in roles that are far from simply complimentary. Aimee is a fabulous artist and her CD is a gem! I highly recommend it to all music lovers.
Grover W. L. Alford, Jr. - 12/2/2006
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Hi Aimee! We were in touch a while back, my older sister Sarah was good friends with John back at Poway High School. Did you get my 48 States Tour update? Check out my "USA State Welcome Signs" photo album here on myspace, I got all 48! Enjoying your tracks, sounding good :-)
Thanks sister...:) Tried taking some pics for the reception...this was the best one we got. (which isn't good enough) So we have to take some more. :( But its alright...its fun taking pictures together. How are you doing sister??
Happy Birthday Sis. Hope you have a great dinner tonight! :D After we got off the phone I saw gas for 3.04...then Chris said he saw it for 2.99...CRAZY! But I love it. But i Love you more..
Hey Aimee, Nice to meet you too. Sounded great. Loved that version of Harvest Moon. Maybe I'll see you Monday. Still deciding if I am going to stay or not. D
thank you. we never had a late game at all. Im srry for not texting you but have fun at the gym and will see you whn i get back. keep busting everyone at the gym.
thanks for the add aimee. I love your music. I have played a couple of your charts with Andrea Calderwood. How strong is a woman, is my favorite. love the changes and melody.
