Magdalena Reising - Vocals; Christopher Page- Piano,synthesizer,hammond organ; Michael Simons - Guitar; Jo Whiteman - Double bass; Alex Eberhard - Drums; Ian Price - soprano/tenor Sax; Tim Wade - Trombone; Robert Heasman - Trumpet; Tom Arnold - Accordian and congo; Julian Tardo - Electric Guitar ; Simon Savage-tenor sax (on some other tracks on album)
Influences
Madeleine Peyroux,Cassandra Wilson,Liz Wright,Lianne Carroll,Norah Jones,Jamie Cullen,Abbey Lincoln,Camille O'Sullivan,Diana Krall,Tom Waits, Pat Metheney, Keith Jarrett, Jan Gabarek, Miles Davis Fav writers: Joni Mitchell,Leonard Cohen,Bob Dylan Old Favourites;Billie Holliday,Nina Simone,Marlena Deitrich,Edith Piaf
Born in Glasgow to Polish parents, Magdalena Reising has been
singing and making music since early childhood. Her main instruments are voice,harp and piano.Her deep, rich,
soulful voice has graced numerous recordings as a session artist.
She's shared the limelight on various collaborative projects, most
notably the album 'Invisible Threads', also for Latest Records.
With 'Blue Cafe', Magdalena
takes centre stage. 'Blue Cafe' is her first
solo album of original jazz. It's written by her, or in
collaboration with pianist, Chris Page, and guitarist, Michael
Simons, who also play on the recording.
Comparisons have been made with
contemporary artists such as Madeline Peyroux, Cassandra Wilson
and Nora Jones. Certainly 'Blue Cafe' evokes the spirit of Billie
Holliday, Ella Fitzgerald and Marlene Dietrich but it's not a
pastiche or a tribute. It is a unique and charming contribution of
original blues-tinted jazz by a European chanteuse of unusual listenability.
'Blue Cafe' is a delightful album!
'Blue Cafe' by Magdalena Reising is released by Latest Records in
May 2007
"Word of her prowess as singer and instrumentalist is obviously spreading fast. Her music raises the spirits and I walked out into the cold night enveloped in a warm glow. Her singing is delicate and feminine but with an underlying strength and depth. Her jazz/blues songs are at the same time original and traditional. She is quite simply a star." Author, Geoff Edwards
Website: The Jazz ‘The Jazz Jury’ Dab Digital radio (London - Soho)
About: ‘Blue Café’: the Jury’s highly rated choices of the week
Date: 25 Aug 07
Jury/ Presenters: Presenter Digby Fairweather was joined by singer Ian Shaw and broadcaster Eddie Blackwell to choose pick of the week.
BLUE CAFE reviews
voted one of the top 5 jazz Cd's of the week by the Jazz Jury
.....'glorious,subtle magic power... New York Review
.....'dazzling with playful vocal textures... 'Jazz Monthly
'...Superbly arranged jazz and blues tinted originals.First rate' The Musician
“These gorgeous tunes are infused with a warm, rich and very sexy magic. This music will softly and enigmatiacally caress your mind, instantly transporting you to a place of low-lit glamour...” Wave Magazine
“....Magdalena Reising’s debut album gives the listener a good view of her talent as an inspired songwriter and sensitive performer. The album featurers a well balanced diversity and alternance of tempos and rhytms, from meditative to joyful, beautifully captured in a jazz-blues atmosphere by exellent musicians” Jazzworldquest.com
“Quite possibly one of the most stunning albums I ever had the privilegeof listening to” Isles FM
Aloha Magdalena and thank you for including us in your circle of friends. Please accept our respects and a heartfelt "mahalo" to you for giving the world your beautiful sweet sounds. ~ Namaste Sweet Soul. Wishing you well, Annette, Bia & Dee LaBorte
Very inspiring to see the videos, and hear your great music...well done for doing so well....Believe it or not I will be going out with a band and as the main vocalist..as well as playing percussion..sometime soon ...Much love Jules
Hi Lovely, was awesome to see you perform again the other night, no where near enough time with you tho :( think i upset gordon, send my apologies x yes living in Kemptown, give me a text whenever yr in this part of town and we can catch up properly, i'll do the same next time im in hove, thanks again for a beautiful evening, see the pics here (http://s106. photobucket. com/albums/m255/nelly6_8/Magdalena%20Reising) love & light P xxx
Thanks Magdalena. Enjoyed listening a lot. Winter Love especially. Hope things go well for you as (at the risk of sounding like X factor)you obviously have a great voice!
Hi, I have a new song up! It's quite different from my previous stuff, and I hope you like it. The song is called "In early spring" and it's from my upcoming EP#3. Just thought I'd let you know! Take care Emil
Blessed Love ®¸.•*..¨..*•.Magdalena¸.•*..¨..*•.® - May you find serenity and tranquility in a world you may not always understand. May the pain you have known and the conflict you have experienced give you the strength to walk through life facing each new situation with courage and optimism. Always know that there are those whose love and understanding will always be there, even when you feel most alone. May you discover enough goodness in others to believe in a world of peace. May a kind word, a reassuring touch, and a warm smile be yours every day of your life, and may you give these gifts as well as receive them. Remember the sunshine when the storm seems unending.
Teach love to those who hate, and let that love embrace you as you go out into the world. May the teachings of those you admire become part of you, so that you may call upon them. Remember, those whose lives you have touched and whose have touched yours are always a part of you, even if the encounters were less than you would have wished. It is the content of the encounter that is more important than the form.
May you not become too concerned with material matters, but instead place immeasurable value on the goodness in your heart. Find time each day to see beauty and love in the world around you. Realize that each person has limitless abilities, but each of us is different in our own way. What you feel you lack in the present may become one of your strengths in the future. May you see your future as one filled with promise and possibility. Learn to view everything as a worthwhile experience. May you find enough inner strength to determine your own worth by yourself, and not be dependent on anothers judgment of your accomplishments. May you always feel loved. I am honored to call you my friend! Fondly; David Harrison Levi - STARMAKER®™ - David Levi Entertainment Worldwide LLC Beverly Hills, CA 90210 USA Personal Management - Music Producer STARMAKER®™ Artists/BANDS ADD US! ♥♥STARMAKER®™♥♥
