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KEN SLAVIN RELEASES NEW CD "I'LL TAKE ROMANCE"
The Alamo City's most popular jazz crooner, Ken Slavin, has released
his new CD "I'll Take Romance" - a tour de force of romantic jazz and
pop songs showcasing his rich, expressive voice and demonstrating why
he is poised to emerge as a star in the growing "neo-classical" vocal
jazz movement in America and abroad. I'll Take Romance features 16 tracks
running the gamut from lush violin-infused arrangements to cool swing
numbers to spicy Latin tempos.
For nearly two decades Slavin has earned an enduring
reputation in San Antonio, Austin and throughout Texas for his smooth
voice, unique phrasing, genuine love of performing, and classy repertoire
of songs spanning six decades of jazz and pop classics. And now, with
this new CD, he is preparing to take his act "on the road" to the
jazz and cabaret capitals of the United States and Europe.
I'll Take Romance derives its title from a classic Broadway
song from 1937 - with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and music by
Ben Oakland. Slavin chose this title song because it sums up what
he believes is his contribution to the classic vocal jazz genre: updated,
fresh interpretations of timeless material that capture the many nuances
and moods of love, romance and relationships. In turn, his interpretations
have secured him fans of every age.
Conceived and executive-produced by Slavin, produced
by noted jazz pianist/composer/arranger Barry Brake of The Jazz Protagonists,
recorded and mixed by Danny Reisch at Keith Harter Music in San Antonio
and mastered by nationally renowned engineer Steve Fallone at Sterling
Sound in New York City, and loaded with veteran jazz players including
two Grammy nominees, the audio quality, musical integrity and artistic
polish of this new CD is as good as it gets in the industry.
Recently voted "Best Vocalist of 2007" by readers of
The San Antonio Current, Slavin started relatively late in the music
business, not stepping on the stage to pursue his lifelong dream until
shortly before his 29th birthday.
Now a seasoned 46, Slavin is more determined than ever
to make his mark beyond San Antonio on the jazz and cabaret circuits
in the United States and abroad. He is actively seeking gigs in New
York, Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles, on cruise ships and overseas resorts,
and at noted American and European jazz festivals.
I'll Take Romance is available in select San Antonio
stores, online at CD Baby.com, Apple iTunes, at MySpace.com and other
online sites, as well as at Slavin's many personal appearances.
For more information, see http://www.kenslavin.com/
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