read the review of our Carlyle show in the N Y Times today
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/11/arts/music/11pizz.html?_r=1&ref=arts&oref=slogin
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NEWS FLASH!
Jessica and husband John Pizzarelli are hosting a weekly national radio show with guests like Liza Minnelli, Kenny Rankin, Regis Philbin, Tony Danza and more.
It's Called Radio Deluxe and you can hear exerts from this fun and exciting show at
www.radiodeluxe.com
go to www.amazon.com and search Jessica Molaskey To Buy the Newly released "Sitting In Limbo" on PS Classics!
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"... a profound pop-jazz album that connects traditional American pop with the present in a way that has never been done before. "
Stephen Holden, New York Times
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"Veteran Broadway performer Jessica Molaskey is that rare creature: a singer who likes to paint a big canvas as well as a series of miniatures. She combines both her skills in this artful collection of songs that all deal with a kind of unsettled state of emotion. Listen to what she does to Billy Joelís ìSummer, Highland Fallsî or the magic she creates by combining Joni Mitchellís ìThe Circle Gameî with Antonio Carlos Jobinís ìThe Waters of Marchî and youíll realize what a very special kind of artist she is. . "
Richard Ouzounian, Toronto Star
"Molaskey has tried on several skins recording for PS but this one looks to be the one that hits it out of the park. Molaskey brings together Jimmy Cliff, Joni Mitchell, old tin pan alley tunes, some originals and brings it under one umbrella with a modern spin. A tasty collection that hangs together in a way that you wouldnít suspect, vocal and classic song fans have their sure fire treat on tap here. Tasty and tasteful throughout."
Mid-West Record
"Jessica Molaskey duets with her hubby, John Pizzarelli in two mini-medleys: "I Want to Be Happy" / "Sometimes I'm Happy" and "The Circle Game" / "The Waters of March." On her own, she's bewitching in an eclectic repertoire ...Why this woman isn't a star of the first rank is beyond me. "
TheaterMania.com
"It is becoming mighty difficult to write about Jessica Molaskey, who has just favored us with her fourth solo album from PS Classics. How many ways can you say wonderful? Molaskey has a voice that is at once soothing and invigorating. High musicality mixed with intelligent word delivery, or acting if you will; that's what Ms. Molaskey gives us."
Jessica Molaskey is a veteran of a dozen Broadway shows: A Man of No Importance at Lincoln Center written by Terrance McNally, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, Parade (directed by Hal Prince), Dream, Tommy, Crazy For You, Les Miserables, City of Angels, Chess, Cats and Oklahoma! and she has performed off Broadway and regionally in dozens of productions.
Jessica has premiered music written by Ricky Ian Gordon, Adam Guettel, Jason Robert Brown, Michael John LaChiusa, and Stephen Sondheim and John Bucchino. She has written songs for almost a dozen recordings including ìGreedî, part of a commission for Audra McDonaldís Seven Deadly Sins at Carnegie Hall and Cradle and all which will be part of Ms. McDonalds newest c.d. coming out in the fall.
Along with her husband John Pizzarelli, Jessica hosts a weekly national radio program called Radio Deluxe.
Other recordings include Fine and Dandy, Myths And Hymns, Parade, Songs For a New World, Weird Romance, Chess, Oklahoma!, Windflowers: The Music of Jerome Moross, Fred Herschís CD Two Hands, Ten Voices, It's only Life. The songs of John Bucchino and the upcoming cast album of Dream True by Tina Landau and Ricky Ian Gordon.
Jessica grew up in Wolcott, Connecticut. She is married to jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli, and they have a daughter, Madeleine.
Hi Jessica! Maybe you are interested to know that my album Robotism is finally available on iTunes and JunoDownload. On the album you will find all the tracks you might have heard on my MySpace-player and some more. Are you looking to buy new music that makes you want to dance and which will work really well at your next party? Just go to my page and you will find the links :)
Hi Jessica, Thanks for the add on. Been listening lately to your albums. Pentimento is a real treat. I still have to get the others. Regards and thanks for the beautiful songs. Adina
It was nice to meet you Friday!! Thank you for taking time for the class and for being so kind! I look forward to your future work and wish you all the best!! ~ Deana
Hi Jessica...have not checked in for awhile so I thought I would give a shout...your page looks great and you sound superb...as always...I hope you and John, is it? have a wonderful Thanksgiving...LOVE and LIGHT to you and yours...Gretchen Anne BOOK INFO: IvoryPearlMusic. com
Hello Jessica, Thank you for being friends with WRMusicReview!
We recently teamed up with our friends @ HunnyPot Radio on their most recent show this past Monday, Nov. 3rd featuring live performances by Obedient Waves & Hot Pink DeLorean, and would LOVE to share the week-long re-broadcast and download (see Hunnydrip Blog) with you and yours!
Click Below to listen to the re-broadcast and to learn more about Hunnypot!
