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By Edward Blanco / ejazznews.com
"What is unmistakably noticeable from the outset is the lady’s vocal command and lush deep voice that reaches with ease. Just listen to her seductive interpretation of Jobim’s classic “Dindi” and you’ll be swayed. The knock out tune here is the melodically-rich “Would You Believe” where the lady hits the high notes and caresses the lyrics with tasteful elegance.
Taeko voices a quick rendition of “It Could Happen To You” displaying her ample scatting skills which she repeats on other selections like on Frank Loesser’s “I’ve Never Been In Love Before.” For an unusual treat, you need to listen to “Hoshi-no Love Letter” and hear the vocalist sing in her native Japanese then lend your ears to the tune “Trav’lin Light,” to hear a beautiful love ballad sung to the heart.
Definitely one heck of a jazz singer, Taeko Fukao’s graceful approach to the music leaves quite an impression on “One Love.” Armed with a beautiful voice and range, this is one lady of jazz who knows how to carry a tune and make it come alive. "
In 1998, I came to New York City to expand my singing career as an R&B singer and found out that New York is a city of JAZZ! Coming to NYC was one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life. Since then, I've been enjyoing each moment of my life-long musical journey to connect with people of ANY backgrounds. Let the music talk. Life is Jazz.
I've been fortunate to have performed at great jazz clubs in NY, such as Blue Note, Lenox Lounge, and Zinc Bar, and I am scheduled to be at Kitano, Minton's Playhouse, CaChaCa, Smoke, and Sweet Rhythms this year. My new CD "One Love" was released in 2007, and it is receiving great reviews from critics in the US and Europe!!
For my detailed profile, show schedule etc, please visit
http://www.songbirdtaeko.com
The sound samples and copies of CD "One Love" are available at
http://cdbaby.com/cd/taeko
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My DVD Documentary Trailer “Progression of a Child Prodigy”
Chelsea (12 years old) performs Beethoven and Chopin at a church. Different musicians got together to share each others talents. It’s normally called a shed. Chelsea thought it was comical to hear other musicians reacting to her performance. Check it out.
Lady Taeko, It was as my extreme pleasure to have played with you at Solomon's Porch. Not only are you a tremendous singer with an incredible command of her instrument, but a kind and caring person as well. I hope we can do it again somewhere, sometime!
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