LAS VEGAS SESSIONS
'Misty' & 'My Funny Valentine'
Bob Rozario Piano
Bob Sachs Bass
Dick Kastel Tenor Sax
NASHVILLE SESSIONS
Pat Coil Piano
Mark Baldwin Guitar
Bob Mater Drums
John Hammond Drums
Eliot Torres Percussion
Eric Darken Percussion
Craig E. Nelson Upright/Electric Bass
Woodwinds:
Mark Douthit Sax
Doug Moffett Sax
Jim Hoke Sax
Denis Salee Sax
Lee Levine Clarinet
Ann Richards Flute
Bill Woodworth Oboe
Brass:
Jeff Bailey Trumpet
Chris Dunn Trombone
Barry Green Trombone
Mike Haynes Trumpet
Prentiss Hobbs Trombone
Erin Horner French Horn
Chris McDonald Trombone
Jeff Meyer French Horn
Steve Patrick Trumpet
George Tidwell Trumpet
Strings:
David Angell Concert Violin
Monisa Angell Viola
Janet Askey Violin
Beth Bees Viola
David Davidson Violin
Chris Farrell Viola
Carl Gorodetsky Violin
Jim Grosjean Viola
Licia Ann Jaskunas Harp
Anthony Lamarchina Cello
Sam Leuir Cello
Jack Jezzro Arco Bass
Pamela Sixfin Violin
Alan Umstead Viola
Catherine M. Umstead Violin
Mary Kathryn Vanosdale Violin
Gary F. Vanosdale Viola
Karen E.Winkelmann Violin
Carole Rabinowitz Cello
Background Singers:
Mark Ivey
Travis Cottrell
Stephanie Hall
Bonnie Keen
Melody Kirkpatrick
Melodie Tunney
Terry White
Influences
Barbra Streisand, Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughn, Liza Minelli, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday, Judy Garland, Celine Dion, Tina Turner, Lydia Pense, Ann Lennox, Heart, Jane Oliver, Bonnie Raitt, Patsy Cline, Phoebe Snow, Carole King, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Pam Tillis, Shania Twain, Maria Callas, Sting, Van Halen, Phil Collins, Sammie Hagar, Tim McGraw, Tony Bennett, Harry Connick, Jr. Laura Nyro, Carmen Mc Crae, Lena Horne, Bobby Darin, Trisha Yearwood, Tammy Wynette, Kate Bush, Patrice Rushen, Brenda Russell, The Motels, Melissa Manchester
Sounds Like
Orchestra Sounds of Legends Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Bobby Darin, Ella Fitzgerald, Dean Martin, Barbra Streisand, Billy Holiday, Elvis Presley, Dinah Washington, Johnny Mathis, Julie London, Wayne Newton and Celine Dion
ABOUT SANDY:
A well-known and highly acclaimed performer on the local entertainment scene in
her beloved hometown of Las Vegas, Sandy Kastel has spent an exhilarating lifetime
singing, both literally and figuratively, the praises of the city and its incredible
legacy of music. Now, with the upcoming release of her debut album on Silk &
Satin Records, the former Miss Nevada..becomes
a true cultural ambassador for the city, bringing this magic to the rest of the
world for the very first time.
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SANDY ON THE RADIO!
Sandy Kastel's songs "Beyond The Sea," "Come Back To Me," "Fever," "Luck Be A Lady," "Over The Rainbow," and more are being played at radio stations accross the country including:
WUCF-FM
KSDS-FM
WWUH-FM
WUCF-FM
WTEB-FM
WKNS-FM
WUFT-FM
WCLK-FM
WBZC-FM
WLNZ-FM
KMHD-FM
WUSR-FM
LATEST REVIEWS Kyle O'Brien, Jazzscene A tight big band blasting away, and when Kastel’s brassy, voice came in, it was .. and had a personality. Smart big band arrangements. Kastel will probably be a hit in Vegas showrooms.
Rob Lester, Sound Advice Las Vegas-based entertainer Sandy Kastel has come up with an album inspired by entertainers who have performed in the showrooms there. But don't assume this is all razzle dazzle super-charged, overly busy arrangements or some kind of cheese factory. The album opens promisingly with Sandy sailing through a splashy big band bustling "Come Back to Me" from On a Clear Day You Can See Forever. Sandy has a flexible and easy-on-the-ears voice. Cozy, well-phrased takes on "Misty" and "My Funny Valentine" are the highlights on the serious side.
Justin Scro, Cashbox Magazine Sandy is without a doubt a great performer and on stage is on par with the best that Las Vegas has to offer. This CD is her tribute to the glorious entertainers who have defined the legend of her hometown. Her soft kitten like voice purrs to the tunes in a similar style to the late Marilyn Monroe, but she can crank up the torch power and belt it out like the power house singers of that bygone era when all of these songs were great. For all of you that are smitten with the great standards of many decades ago you will not be dissatisfied with this fifteen track CD. The big band sounds to the quiet piano bars with the girl lounging on the top of the full sized grand piano and a sax are all right here. You might even feel like you have stumbled into a little out of the way bar somewhere off the strip and somehow were transported back in time.
Edward Blanco, Ejazz News Full Review...Click Here Possessing soothing sultry vocals, Kastel leads the orchestra on more musical explorations with a Frank Sinatra medley featuring bits of “All of Me,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” and “Just One of Those Things.” Sinatra would be proud of Tom Howard’s arrangement of “Strangers In The Night,” quite beautiful! The lady and the band provide a rousing rendition of Bobby Darin’s “Beyond The Sea,” complete with the assistance of seven background singers. Kastel belts out the familiar Wayne Newton standard “Danke Schoen,” with nice orchestrations from the band.
Bruce Von Stiers, BVS Reviews Full Review...Click Here If you like the music of Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Judy Garland and other classic crooners then you are sure to love this album. Sandy Kastel is a wonderfully talented vocalist whose style is definitely rooted in the past.
Mite, The Chicken Fish Speaks Sandy Kastel offers up an album of standards which are a tribute to the music of old world Las Vegas. With her wonderful voice she belts out such tunes as "Fever", "Viva Las Vegas", "Luck Be a Lady" and many more. If you are the type of person who enjoys musical soundtracks as well as the classic standards in the vein of Frank Sinatra, then this release which seems to combine the two is perfect for you.
SANDY SUPPORTS CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK:
A former Miss Nevada and Miss America talent award winner, Kastel has been working
closely with this alliance of premier hospitals for children as Children's Miracle
Network has been aligned with the long standing Miss America Pageant for 18 years
and gave the children sampler CD's of her upcoming album This Time Around. Children's
Miracle Network
I'm happy to announce my new cd MOONSTRUCK, a collaboration with Jan Bang, Arve Henriksen, Tilmann Dehnhard, Ulrike Haage, Kammerflimmer Kollektief, Alejandro Govea Zappino, Jan Krause, Susanna and the Magical Orchestra a.o. You're welcome to enjoy, bb
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Whats Up! Thanks for dropping by my page. I just released my first Single & Music video, called -Can I-, and I want your opinion. I have used 5 different video directors each doing their own individual part so you imagine how the footage looks like. Be a part of our movement and make sure to check it out and drop a comment, 5 directors, 1 video & Henok Achido,stay in touch / Henok
Your music and vocals are very original Sandy...I am honored by your request.
I also feel a lot of respect for the fact that you credit all the musicians that work with you, I always thought that is very important. Some of those self centered "pop stars" could leaen a lot from you.
