Pasheen, Vocal jazz Artist
If your emotions are stirred with passion whenever you listen to a female vocalist who sings with a low voice, then this artist will get you there. Meet jazz vocalist – Pasheen
Born in Houston, Texas
Gene: Vocal Jazz
“The Big Purr” is Pasheen’s debut album and it contains 12 original songs with luscious vocals. The musical arrangement of this album also displays Pasheen’s fresh upbeat and modern approach to jazz along with her songwriting skills. The album is a melding of jazz, easy-listening and pop, and at times it is reminiscent of Michael Franks. The difference is that, Pasheen is a more versatile vocalist who gives one the impression that she can sing in whatever style she wants.
From a tribute to the strange life of Billy Tipton (“Cross Dress”) to tales of love, the night life and relationships, the dream-like pieces on this album flow effortlessly from one song to another.
Eight of the 12-songs on ‘The Big Purr” were co-written by Pasheen, and appearing on this album are some of Los Angeles top jazz musicians including Bob Sheppard – Saxophone, Carl Saunders – Trumpet (also vocals duet and scat on “You’re So Cute”), Rich Eames – Piano, Tom Warrington – Bass, Dick Weller – Drums, Frank Battaglia – Bari and Soprano Sax, Woody Witt – Tenor Sax on “The Truth” and “Only One Thing”, Mike Owen – Guitar, Will Cruz – Percussion and Background Vocals – “The Mouth Fools”. Pasheen is excited about this album as she present listeners with a unique flavor of jazz.
Reviews & quotes
“And then there’s that voice! It is textured and haunting, a lesson in the mastery of phrasing, a history rich with tales and battle scars and luscious liquored flavorings, always in impeccable control, if at moments purposely letting loose grace notes both feral and unrestrained, and with the fattest, sexiest vibrato I think I’ve ever heard.” – Angela Carole Brown, Singer/Songwriter/Producer and author of Trading Fours
“She’s sexy, swinging, and outrageous. This record is beautifully produced and arranged by Pasheen, and featuring a cast of LA’s finest, including horn players Bob Sheppard and Carl Saunders, pianist Rich Eames, bassist, Tom Warrington and drummer, Dick Weller. She tells her stories with refreshing verve and honestly. We miss her on the left coast” – Bill Cunliffe, jazz pianist, composer and arranger
“Pasheen is a quietly passionate singer with a strong voice and a sensuous delivery. She is also a skilled songwriter (composing or co-writing eight of this CD’s dozen songs) who sets haunting moods that make her jazz debut, The Big Purr, into a type of modern-day jazz noir.” – Scott Yanow, author of ten jazz books including ‘The Jazz Singers’, ‘Jazz On Film’ and ‘Jazz on Record 1917-76′.
“Nailed isn’t the word! Pasheen owns every song…she created the cosmos. “The Big Girl” is a master. I knew it from the first time I heard “The Voice”. No voice like that comes without major talent! The real reason that Jazz is, is the fact that you can “smell” the humanity in the pieces. Pasheen’s lyrics reek of Humanity and its ins and outs. You can smell the sweat, the perfume, the cigarette smoke, the dust and the mud in there – then you know it’s Jazz.” – Roger Strange/ Jazz Studio Drummer, Jazz Critic/Canada
“A first-class project on all fronts. Superb performances, clever lyrics, world-class production. Pasheen is a treasure.”- Joe LoCascio – Pianist/Composer/Recording Artist
Biographical information courtesy of Pasheen