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To immediately listen to this month's Top Five vocalists, please Click Here Jason Bravo Named January “Best Vocalist Of The Month” With His Song “Lying Under The Moon”By Dale Kawashima Jason Bravo, a talented AC/pop vocalist/writer & pianist based in Buffalo, NY, has won the January SingerUniverse “Best Vocalist Of The Month” Competition, for his performance of his song, “Lying Under The Moon.” This song is featured on his 10-song debut CD Between Head And Heart, which he released independently in December 2006.
“Lying Under The Moon” is an elegant, graceful AC ballad, which has a pretty melody, and features an arrangement which builds throughout the song. This cut provides a terrific showcase for Bravo’s vocals, which uniquely recalls Roy Orbison’s pure, fluid style framed in a contemporary classical/pop context a la Josh Groban. Bravo also played piano on this recording, and he expertly produced this cut. Bravo was born and raised in Buffalo, NY, and he started to sing and play piano at a young age. Bravo was always a big music fan – “I loved reading liner notes and all the credits” – and he was inspired by artists such as George Michael and Mariah Carey, plus songwriters Diane Warren and Walter Afanasieff. During his teenage years, Bravo would play piano recitals, perform in musical theatre productions, and he was also a dancer. For college, Bravo attended Brandeis University near Boston, MA, where he subsequently graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music. One of his highlights at Brandeis was when he composed a new musical called Platterplatinum and performed it onstage. He also developed his pop songwriting skills during this period.
Following college, Bravo lived in New York City for a few years, then moved back to Buffalo, where he continues to work as a professional pianist and as a musical director for local productions. In addition, in 2004 Bravo decided to record his debut solo album. “I had written many songs and done demos, but I felt there needed to be a product – a full CD,” he said. Bravo’s album Between Head And Heart was recorded over a two-year period, and he released it at the end of 2006. The CD has received good reviews, particularly from internet radio stations such as Radio Crème Brulee in Boston, which has played “Lying Under The Moon” and other cuts from the album. “I have been promoting my CD and getting the word out,” said Bravo. “My goal is to get a major label deal, and I would love to work with a top producer like Walter Afanasieff.” Bravo is also performing live regularly, with a backup band for larger shows, and playing solo for smaller venues. And notably last summer, he performed in front of 15,000 people when he opened for veteran band Pure Prairie League at the Art Park Amphitheatre near Niagara Falls.
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| Sheva |
"Song For Myself." (pop/AC). Written and performed by Sheva of Halifax, NS, Canada.
E-mail: muse.group@gmail.com (management)
Website: www.shevaonline.com
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| Jacqueline Grace |
"Regret." (pop/R&B). Performed by Jacqueline Grace of Chula Vista, CA. Written by Jacqueline Grace Lopez and Orpheus Hankley.
E-mail: Gutdoc@cox.net
Website: www.jacqueline-grace.com
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| Art Green |
"The Home Coming." (AC/pop). Performed by Art Green of Riga, Latvia. Written by Arturs Shingireys and Lauren Field.
E-mail: artgreenmusic@gmail.com
Website: www.sonicbids.com/artgreen
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| Sugaray |
"Rub My Back." (blues). Performed by Aunt Kizzy'z Boyz (lead vocals: Sugaray) of Los Angeles, CA. Written by Albert King
E-mail: sugaray@mac.com
Websites: www.myspace.com/sugaray213, www.auntkizzyzboyz.com
To enter the next "Best Vocalist Of The Month" Competition (the deadline is the last day of each month), please Click Here For Info
