Pieter Vandergooten, Dirk van der Linden, Janos Bruneel
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In the tradition of such venerable performers as Karen Carpenter and Eva Cassidy, Lisa Hugo straddles the boundaries of jazz and pop with equal ease and finesse on her fine new CD, “It’s Time.” With her supple, three octave vocal range and the instincts of a seasoned vet, the Australian born and world-traveled, pianist and singer/songwriter simply delights on this 11-song collection of pop, jazz, and easy listening songs. Backed by a small combo with exemplary taste and feel, Hugo’s piano sets the tone on jazzier numbers like the CD opener, “With You I Can Be Me” and “Oh My Baby,” while the subdued, “Please Try to Understand,” finds Hugo delivering an emotion-laden confessional with only the leanest of guitar, bass, and sprinkling of cymbals. Although very comfortable and adept with the jazz-pop style, the real highlight of the set is “Butterfly,” a wonderfully melodic pop tune as engaging as it is uplifting. Lisa Hugo’s bio is one filled with musical accomplishment all across the globe, but her new CD stands on its own merits. Fans of adult-oriented, tuneful jazz-pop will thoroughly enjoy the perfect blend of polished and sophisticated easy listening music on “It’s Time.”
Born in Melbourne in 1969, Lisa discovered her passion for music at an early age. Today, whereever she performs, she dazzles her audience. Although only 162cm tall, Lisa has a big voice. Additionally she is a trained pianist, actress and dancer. Following her comprehensive training at the “Australian College of Entertainers”, Lisa worked in Television, Film and Theatre. To name a few examples, she performed in the musical “Cinderella”, was a member of the well known “Swing Sisters Trio”, was a regular guest on the Television show “Good Morning Australia” and was also active as a singer/pianist in the renowned hotels of Melbourne. In 1994 Lisa travelled extensively on cruise ships presenting her own solo show. In 1995 she released her first CD with the Title “Don’t Let Go” featuring a number of her own compositions.
In 1996 Lisa began a tour of Europe as a Singer and Pianist. She performed predominantly in the piano bars of 5 Star Hotels, in western Europe. But of all the cities that she visited, only one kept calling her back. Hamburg soon won a place in her heart as her “home away from home”. It was here that Lisa recorded her Live CD with the title “Natural”. Lisa was a leading performer at the famous Atlantic Hotel in Hamburg both as a solo act and with her Band the "Urban Pop Ensemble".
In 2004, Lisa was given the opportunity to try her success in Belgium. She quickly made her mark there both as a performer and a voice coach for up and coming talents. Together with some of Belgiums top jazz musicians she formed the band "Lushlive". However, the dismal European summers, among other things soon convinced her to move on.
Lisa is currently based in Dubai in the Middle East. She has released her new album "IT'S TIME" and is still pendeling between Europe and the Middle East for performances.
So I finally had time to listen to your songs - and I'm really surprised! I really like your voice, it's quite soothing and makes me happy by any means. I like Lisa Gerrard's voice too and your voice just makes me smile - thanks!
Hi Lisa!! Thanks for writing :-) How are you?? I hope you are fine!! How's the music going?? Have you some plan to come in Italy?
Thanks for your new song.. I like it and I enjoyed listening to it... You used a lovely link too!! Good Job!! ;-)
I don't remember if you listen to my version of "Ode To My Family" song of The Cranberries! I think you saw only the 2videos... So here you are I hope you like it!! I don't know why I can't put the video it doesn't let me do this so I send you the link I hope is the same for you!!
Hi Liza....what a nice song. Even i am in Dubai, that song made me to feel real cold Christmas time when you sit warm at home, and throw the window you can see snow...that amazing feeling, thats what we have in Europe :)
Hi Lisa Nice to hear that you are doing so well. ' My Christmas Wish ' is awesome and your voice and delivery is mesmerizing..;) Way to go ! Take care of yourself and have fun.
All I can add . Is that I wrote some words of my own inspiration. Down on paper, and if I get to understand my own words ...And the time to make it more .....Then I will share that outcome with you some time in the futute
Hey! Guess what?!?! I’m finally up for download! The EP is on Rhapsody as of today and if you’re getting this comment it’s cuz you showed interest at some point… So here’s the link… Thanks again so much for your support! (sorry if I comment this more than once) TT
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