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Genre: Jazz / Progressive
Location GLOUCESTER, Massachusetts, US
Profile Views: 17014
Last Login: 6/18/2011
Member Since 5/11/2006
Website www.rebeccashrimpton.com
Record Label Rounder, Cadence, Innova, CNM, Invisible Music, +
Type of Label Indie
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.. “REBECCA SHRIMPTON IS A SIMPLY EXQUISITE VOCALIST” ..—Mark F. Turner, All About Jazz.... “PRECISE, FLEXIBLE, AND ALLURING, HER VOICE RAPTURES” ..—Francois Couture, All Music Guide ....Jazz vocalist Rebecca Shrimpton is acclaimed for her rare melding of a sumptuous and agile voice with an eclectic approach that eschews the obvious. Her CD, MADMAN'S MOON, with guitarist Eric Hofbauer, garnered international critical praise, earning a four-star review from the All Music Guide and making two Top Ten CDs of 2005 lists (Jazz Times Magazine and CHUO FM). ....Rebecca has two new CDs out: REQUITED features new songs by internationally best-selling novelist Anita Diamant (The Red Tent) and pianist Bert Seager. THE SAME THING is her fourth CD with composer Darrell Katz and the Jazz Composers Alliance Orchestra, and features blues legend Mike Finnigan (from Jimi Hendrix' Electric Ladyland). (She's just finished recording a fifth CD with Darrell Katz and the JCA, with a return visit by Mike Finnigan.)....Rebecca has appeared with Joe Lovano, Steve Lacy, Oliver Lake, George Russell, Ran Blake, and George Lewis, and has been the vocalist for Boston’s 18-piece Jazz Composers Alliance Orchestra for the past ten years. ....Gaining a reputation as a composer’s singer, Rebecca has performed new works with Darrell Katz, Laura Andel, Daniel Felsenfeld, among others, as well as her own compositions, one of which debuted with luminary bassist Cecil McBee and singer Roberta Gambarini. Performance venues include Manhattan’s Cornelia Street Café and Boston’s Regattabar, Ryles Jazz Club, The Beehive, Jordan Hall, and Berklee Performance Center. She was also featured on two PBS/NPR concert broadcasts and recordings, performing alongside singer/actor Theodore Bikel.....She has CDs on Rounder, Cadence, Red Toucan, Innova, Invisible Music, and Creative Nation Music (CNM) Records.....Rebecca is also an accomplished voice teacher, with extensive training and performance as both a classical mezzo soprano and a jazz vocalist. She has a master's degree in jazz studies from New England Conservatory, where she studied with Dominique Eade and John McNeil, and where she now teaches. As a vocal instructor, she embraces jazz, modern classical, blues, R&B, gospel, folk, country, and pop while providing expert instruction in healthful vocal technique, improvisation, development of individual sound/style, repertoire, theory and eartraining. ........ .. .. ............I edited my profile at ..Freeweblayouts.net.., check out these ..Myspace Layouts!...... -
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MADMAN'S MOON (CNM Records): ..Rebecca Shrimpton--voice..Eric Hofbauer--guitar..Allan Chase--alto and soprano saxes..Scott Barnum--bass .... REQUITED (Invisible Music, 2008): ..Rebecca Shrimpton--voice..Bert Seager--piano..Rick DiMuzio--tenor sax..Jorge Roeder & Dan Greenspan--bass..Richie Barshay & Jorge Perez Albela--drums .... JAZZ COMPOSERS ALLIANCE ORCHESTRA: ..CDs include IN, THRU & OUT (Cadence), Darrell Katz's THE SAME THING (Cadence) and THE DEATH OF SIMONE WEIL (Innova), and Laura Andel's SONAMBULIST (Red Toucan)..JCA composers performed/recorded with include:..Darrell Katz, Dave Harris, Norm Zocher, Jim Hobbs, Warren Senders, Hiro Honshuku, Laura Andel, Ken Schaphorst, and guest composer/saxophonist Oliver Lake. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... -
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CD REVIEWS.... THE SAME THING (Darrell Katz/JCA Orchestra, Cadence Records).."Shrimpton's performances here are brilliant, demonstrating acting ability in tandem with a gorgeously mellow voice."..--Marc Medwin, Cadence Magazine....A "supple and often surprising vocalist..."..--Michael G. Nastos, AllMusic.com....“Splendid…nearly perfect control and truly expressive depth.”..—Maurizio Comandini, All About Jazz Italia....MADMAN'S MOON (Shrimpton/Hofbauer, CNM Records).. "...A commanding debut. Shrimpton and guitarist Eric Hofbauer make a tight-knit team. Precise, flexible, and alluring, [Rebecca's] voice raptures, but she doesn't overplay the sensuality note. Shrimpton's sensuality is fully embedded in her vocal technique and in her mastery of the art of singing (highlighted words and phrasings, marvelously controlled leaps, perfect pronunciation). One last point in favor of this duos debut album: the repertoire. No obvious choices...[and Shrimpton's] two originals fit in remarkably well, especially the Porter-like 'I'm in a Mood.'" ..--François Couture, All Music Guide.... MADMAN'S MOON (Shrimpton/Hofbauer, CNM Records).. "The American songbook is given a new facelift on Madman's Moon with jazz guitar and avant garde vocals... Shrimpton is a simply exquisite vocalist whose alto is endowed with richness, clarity, and eclecticism. Her crystal vocalizations are perfectly matched with Hofbauer's detailed string work.... They give new spins on familiar and unfamiliar songs, taking the freedom to try different approaches to the standard jazz vocal songbook. The duo and guests are to be commended for their performances and their willingness to think outside of the proverbial jazz vocal box." ..--Mark F. Turner, All About Jazz....IN, THRU & OUT (Jazz Composers Alliance Orchestra, Cadence Records).. "Rebecca Shrimpton's voice...lingers in the memory. She enhances the harmonies of Argentinean-born composer Laura Andel's lovely "El Tiempo--To My Mother," while her rich tones endow Darrell Katz' "The Red Blues" with a hefty significance. Is it just me or is there something of Jo Stafford and Jeri Southern in there?" ..--Duncan Heining, Britain's Jazzwise magazine....THE DEATH OF SIMONE WEIL (Darrell Katz/JCA Orchestra, Innova Records).. "The alto voice of Rebecca Shrimpton effortlessly captures the subtle shadings of the starkly beautiful text. Bostons powerfully virtuosic Jazz Composers Alliance Orchestra accompanies with fistfuls of fire. "The Death of Simone Weil" stands out in the jazz vocal tradition in terms of both scale and ambition. All in all, it's an exciting soirée with the far-out, the insane, and the beautifully strange." ..--Amazon Editorial Review ....THE DEATH OF SIMONE WEIL (Darrell Katz/JCA Orchestra, Innova Records).. "Rebecca's performances are quite compelling; stylistically, her contributions to this disc bring to mind Judi Silvano, Ann Dyer, and Kitty Brazelton (three of the more imaginative vocalists of the '90s and 2000s). Favoring an inside/outside approach, this CD underscores the fact that not all avant-garde jazz is atonal screaming; actually, the disc is quite musical.... All of the pieces fit together nicely: Tatarunis' words, Katz' melodies and arrangements, the orchestra's musicianship, and Shrimpton's expressive vocals make for an attractive, successful combination." ..--Alex Henderson, All Music Guide....THE SAME THING (Darrell Katz/JCA Orchestra, Cadence Records).."All the Darrell Katz/JCA hallmarks are here: roiling expressionistic canvases, full of dramatic dynamic and textural contrasts; brawling virtuoso horn solos; free-collective outbursts; chugging rhythms; beautifully calibrated ensembles...with JCA mainstay Rebecca Shrimpton vocalizing expertly."..--Jon Garelick, Boston Phoenix ....
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10 of 77MoreEVIL has a FACE and a NAME Rebecca!
"JACKSON'S LOVE - FOR THE LOVE OF A CHILD" - MY BRAND NEW CD - HAS JUST BEEN RECORDED - WATCH FOR IT SOON @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT MICHAEL MYERS ...
"I spent eight years trying to reach him and then another seven trying to keep him locked up because I realized that what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply EVIL ...
You've got to believe me, Officer, he is coming to Haddonfield... Because I know him - I'm his doctor! You must be ready for him... If you don't, it's your funeral!"
~ Dr. Sam Loomis from the movie "HALLOWEEN"
IT'S HALLOWEEN ... I GUESS EVERYONE'S ENTITLED
TO ONE GOOD SCARE!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Are you one of Romney's 47% Rebecca?
"JACKSON'S LOVE - FOR THE LOVE OF A CHILD" - MY BRAND NEW CD - HAS JUST BEEN RECORDED - WATCH FOR IT SOON @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT MITT ROMNEY'S 47% ...
"There are 47% of the people (over 141,000,000 people) who
will vote for the president no matter what. All right, there are 47%
who are with him, who are dependent upon GOVERNMENT,
who believe that they are VICTIMS, who believe the
government has a responsibility to CARE FOR THEM, who
believe that they are ENTITLED to HEALTH CARE, to FOOD, to
HOUSING, to YOU-NAME-IT. That that’s an entitlement. And the
government should give it to them. And they will vote for this
president no matter what…These are people who pay no income
tax…MY JOB IS NOT TO WORRY ABOUT THOSE PEOPLE. I’ll
never convince them they should take PERSONAL
RESPONSIBILITY and care for their lives."
~ Mitt Romney
HE DOESN'T OFTEN INSULT HALF THE AMERICAN PUBLIC, BUT WHEN HE DOES, HE CHARGES $50,000.00 A PLATE TO HEAR HIM.
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
You Change Your LIFE By Changing Your HEART Rebecca!
"JACKSON'S LOVE - FOR THE LOVE OF A CHILD" - MY BRAND NEW CD - HAS JUST BEEN RECORDED - WATCH FOR IT @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT INSPIRATION ...
"Let me ASPIRE
to INSPIRE
before I EXPIRE."
CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS AND YOU
CHANGE YOUR WORLD!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
OPTIMISM is the FAITH that leads to ACHIEVEMENT Rebecca!
I AM RECORDING A NEW ALBUM THIS SUMMER - WATCH FOR IT @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT OPTIMISM ...
“One of the things I learned the hard way was
that it DOESN'T PAY to get DISCOURAGED.
Keeping busy and making OPTIMISM a way of life
can RESTORE YOUR FAITH in yourself.”
IF YOU REALIZED HOW POWERFUL YOUR
THOUGHTS ARE ~ YOU WOULD NEVER THINK
ANOTHER NEGATIVE THOUGHT!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Don't be afraid to TAKE RISKS Rebecca!
I AM RECORDING A NEW ALBUM THIS SUMMER - WATCH FOR IT @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT RISK TAKING ...
“The person who RISKS NOTHING,
DOES NOTHING,
HAS NOTHING,
IS NOTHING,
and BECOMES NOTHING.
He may avoid suffering and sorrow, but he simply
cannot LEARN and FEEL and CHANGE
and GROW and LOVE and LIVE.”
~ Leo F. Buscaglia
MAN CANNOT DISCOVER NEW OCEANS UNLESS HE
HAS THE COURAGE TO LOSE SIGHT OF THE SHORE!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
It's HOT out there Rebecca!
I AM RECORDING A NEW CD THIS SUMMER - WATCH FOR IT @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT THE SUMMER HEAT ...
You KNOW its HOT when ~
> The birds have to use POTHOLDERS to pull worms out of the ground.
> The cows are giving EVAPORATED MILK.
> The trees are WHISTLING for the dogs.
> You discover that in July, it takes only 2 fingers to drive your car.
> Hot water now comes out of BOTH TAPS.
> You realize that ASPHALT has a LIQUID STATE.
IT WAS SO HOT THE OTHER DAY THAT I TURNED ON
THE LAWN SPRINKLER AND ALL I GOT WAS STEAM!
STAY COOL Rebecca!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Have a Heart Rebecca!
I AM RECORDING A NEW ALBUM THIS SUMMER - WATCH FOR IT @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT THE HEART ...
“The HUMAN HEART FEELS THINGS the eyes cannot
see, and KNOWS what the mind cannot understand.”
~ Robert Valett
ONLY LOVE CAN BREAK A HEART ~
ONLY LOVE CAN MEND IT AGAIN!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Rebecca ~ Make It a GREAT DAY my friend!
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT THE SPIRIT OF LOVE ...
"You will find as you look back upon your LIFE
that the MOMENTS when you have REALLY LIVED
are the MOMENTS when you have DONE THINGS
in the SPIRIT OF LOVE."
~ Henry Drummond
THERE ARE FOUR QUESTIONS OF VALUE IN LIFE.
WHAT IS SACRED? OF WHAT IS THE SPIRIT MADE?
WHAT IS WORTH LIVING FOR, AND WHAT IS WORTH
DYING FOR? THE ANSWER TO EACH IS THE SAME.
ONLY LOVE.
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Be THANKFUL for all your BLESSINGS Rebecca!
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT GRATITUDE ...
"I would maintain that THANKS are the HIGHEST FORM
of THOUGHT, and that GRATITUDE is HAPPINESS
DOUBLED BY WONDER."
"If a fellow ISN'T THANKFUL for WHAT HE'S GOT,
he isn't likely to be THANKFUL for what he's
GOING TO GET."
~ Frank Clark
WE ALL HAVE SO MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.myspace.com/richardharrislive
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
LIVE every day of your LIFE Rebecca!
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT LIFE AND DEATH ...
"It's only when we TRULY KNOW and UNDERSTAND that
we have a LIMITED TIME ON EARTH -- and that we have
no way of knowing when OUR OWN TIME IS UP -- that we
will begin to LIVE EACH DAY TO THE FULLEST, as if it was
THE ONLY ONE WE HAD."
~ Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
MAY YOU TRULY LIVE ALL THE DAYS OF YOUR LIFE!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.myspace.com/richardharrislive
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com