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At seventeen, Chloe Brisson is a
talented and energetic emerging Jazz vocalist who has
thrilled audiences with her gift of song and savvy stage
presence. Her new CD, entitled "BLAME IT ON MY YOUTH" is
to be released in Feb. 2012 and promises to place her as
a jazz talent that is here to stay! The August studio
session, at Manfred Knoop Recording Studio, brought in
friends and heavy hitters such as Bill Mays, Martin
Wind, Marvin Stamm, Matt Wilson, Fred Haas and Ben
Williams. The CD also includes a guest vocal duet with
Jazz Master Sheila Jordan! As we move into 2012, it is
apparent that this will be a very busy year for the high
school Junior. During the past two years, Chloe has
studied at Dartmouth College where she attends
classes; studies jazz theory and piano, and performs
extensively with the nationally acclaimed Dartmouth
College Gospel Choir. Chloe's devotion to the roots of
jazz and her drive to continue the genre forward, make
her a special asset to the jazz community. Chloe has
attended Interplay Jazz Camp each summer and has worked
with Sheila Jordan, Dianne Reeves, Karrin Allyson and
Dena DeRose. She also attended the five-week summer
program at Berklee College of Music. Her Debut CD
entitled "RED DOOR SESSIONS" was recorded in December of
2007 at the age of 13.
Chloe has a natural gift for expressing emotion through
music and has developed the ability to free flow with
musicians of many talents. She truly embraces the art of
Jazz where the connection with the band and the audience
are palatable in her performances. Chloe has performed
for packed audiences throughout the NH and VT region,
including First Night Burlington and the Burlington
Waterfront Festival. She also has donated many evenings
of wonderful jazz entertainment to local charities and
fundraisers. In addition to her vocal bookings, Chloe's
television debut was in 2006 when she was cast to host a
PBS DRAGONFLY TV program entitled "Water Pressure". She
is the recent winner of the "ARTIST LIVE TEEN" talent
competition at Ryles Jazz club in Cambridge, Ma., and is
currently booking spring and summer festivals and
performances.
For More Information/bio/and tour
dates on Chloe Brisson go to:
www.chloebrisson.com
WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING ABOUT
CHLOE BRISSON
All About Jazz - CD
review from 4/14/12
From birminghamtimesonline.com.
Written by Esther Callens
Blame It On My Youth is a phrase often used to defend an
act committed while young. Of recent, it is also the
title of the new wonderful recording by a very young
vocalist whose name happens to be Chloe
Brisson. Possessing a powerful voice at the tender age
of 17, she has nothing to apologize for. This young lady
is bursting with talent.
Chloe Brisson is a rare diamond—but she is not in the
raw. Her first CD, Red Door Sessions was released in
2007, when she was 13 years old. Now she returns as a
seasoned pro with her sophomore project – Blame It On My
Youth. Performing some of Cole Porter’s, George
Gershwin’s and numerous other inimitable tunes, Brisson
definitely possesses somewhat of an old soul. She is
priceless.
The set opens with “Send For Me” a rousing, swinging
tune that definitely showcases Brisson’s sultry
vocals. Additionally, the band’s mid-refrain improv is
just fantastic. Perfect pitch, arrangements and vocals
are presented in the title track, “Blame It On My
Youth.” It is just a beautifully expressive song.
“So Long You Fool” is a fun melody. In addition to
Brisson’s voice, the lyrics add a lot of depth to this
selection. “Aretha” is a bluesy, deeply soulful track –
something that Brisson pulls off effortlessly. The
playful concluding notes on “Deed I Do” add the ultimate
finishing touch. “What A Difference A Day Makes” offers
an unusual, surprising arrangement. Brisson’s
interpretation of “Someone to Watch Over Me” is very
touching. Chloe Brisson is a phenomenon who will produce
a lot of great music that will make an undeniable mark
in the jazz industry.
Chloe Brisson is a high school junior. She also studies
at Dartmouth College taking classes and performs with
the college gospel choir. She has enjoyed numerous
accolades including performing with various musicians
including Sheila Jordan and Bill Mays – who made special
appearances on Blame It On My Youth.
Jazz & Blues Report March 2012
Choosing Blame It On My Youth for the title is the
ideal sort of tongue-in-cheekery with which to cast the
spotlight on one of the youngest faces in the
increasingly youthful (think Esperanza) and
near-exclusively woman’s (think the past decade) world
that is jazz
vocals in this young century. This disc, the 17-year old
Ms. Brisson’s sophomore effort, finds her backed by a
veteran cast, including trumpeter Marvin Stamm and guest
co-vocalist Sheila Jordan. Her presence in such company
sounds unforced and confident. And if her youthful pipes
provide the delicate timbre to her readings of works by
Gershwin, Sammy Cahn, Cole Porter or Antonio Carlos
Jobim, the listener is left to speculate where her
remarkably mature sense of phrasing comes from.The
future of vocal jazz looks bright indeed.
- Duane Verh
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