vocalist Archives

Jo Harrop The Heart Wants

Jim Hynes blues, cd review, jazz, making a Scene, roots, vocalist April 27, 2022

Jo Harrop The Heart Wants Lateralize British jazz vocalist and songwriter Jo Harrop brings her second album, The Heart Wants, stateside. One immediately senses her intimate, smoky, bluesy voice as the album opens with “The Heart Wants What the Heart Wants,” to the accompaniment of a first-rate lineup that boasts bassist Christian McBride, trumpeter Andy […]

Artist Interviews/ Jazz Artist

Paulette McWilliams is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu jazz, making a Scene, Paulette McWilliams, vocalist November 16, 2020

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Paulette McWilliams Paulette McWilliams is best known for her deep, sultry, silky, liquid velvet tones, her melodic interpretation, as well as her wide vocal range. Hers is one of the iconic voices behind Michael Jackson”s “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” — Michael’s biggest hit! Aretha […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Jazz

Jackie Allen A Romantic Evening With – Live at the Rococo

Jim Hynes jackie allen, jazz, making a Scene, vocalist November 14, 2019

Jackie Allen A Romantic Evening With – Live at the Rococo Avant Bass This live concert from renowned jazz vocalist Jackie Allen is available as a CD or with an accompanying Blu-ray disc. You may have already seen this as it has aired on several PBS outlets across the country. There’s a bit of a […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Jazz

Patrick Barnitt Sway

Jim Hynes blues, cd review, jazz, making a Scene, patrick barnitt, standards, vocalist July 4, 2019

Patrick Barnitt Sway Self-released Vocalist and actor Patrick Barnitt is releasing his second album, Sway, backed by the 17-piece Paul McDonald Big Band and featuring a varied collection of swing, pop, and blues tunes. At times Barnitt, with his robust tenor voice, will remind you of those classic male singers of the Great American Songbook. […]