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A musician friend told me
of an experience he had on a recent job, when another musician "sat-in"
during his performance. "The whole place seemed to light up" he
said,"it was electric!" I knew who he was talking about. It was a
"Carol Stein" moment, and I'd seen it happen.
Carol sings,plays piano and synthesizer, composes and arranges, and has an excellent academic background. She has traveled, as a pianist to major music centres all over the world. Impressive, right? Right, but that's not all. "I live life, and play with a passion" she says. You can see and hear it at every performance. How do you measure passion? Listen to this CD. It's a good way to start. Carol as a solo act can produce some wonderful musical moments, but when accompanied in a sextet or septet situation,it becomes a jazz experience. Listen to her sing Billie Holiday's "Don't Explain" with Charlie Bertini's backing trumpet. That's passion! The soloists working with Carol don't just get an eight bar fill either. Hey, she's the "Jazz Lady". How about Eddie Marshall's clarinet on "I'm Old Fashioned" with Greg Little's trumpet? Carol sounds playful on this one,as she does on "Nevertheless". The rhythm section guys in two groups, are notable. Chuck Archard, bass and Barry Smith, drums. The other has Charlie Silva,bass, and Ed Metz Jr. drums. There are eleven standard tunes with two Carol originals. Carol's keyboard work is not just enjoyable, it's also interesting. Her audiences love the way she injects little bits of classically derived pieces into a familiar tune. An "18th Century Drawing Room" type phrase shows up in "Alice in Wonderland". When she sings, does she really mean it? Listen to "But Beautiful", and get a very positive answer. In closing I regret this is not a live performance, it's a CD, and you're either at home' or perhaps in your car. Whatever, or wherever, it's wonderfully entertaining music! Jack Simpson http://wucf.ucf.edu/ "Jazz on the Beach" WFIT-FM Melbourne WUCF-FM Orlando. |
referral letter:
Downtown Disney, USA
referral letter:
Walt Disney World, USA
”Her talent is highly respected at all areas across the Disney Resorts”
“On many occasions when the “chips” are down, I have turned to this accomplished musician and she has come through off stage as well as on.”
" She has a
wonderful "show" personality and is an incredible
pianist. A true Disney performer!"
referral letter:
Bayerischer Hof, Germany
The Bayerischer Hof in Munich is one of the few large and famous international hotels which has been run by its owners for more than 100 years. The 395 rooms and suites in this Grand-Hotel provide the guest with a home away from home. The Atrium is the heart of the hotel. Here is the international Jetset meeting-place for a snack, afternoon tea or cocktails while enjoying elegant Piano music every afternoon. The Night Club is the “Rendevouz” of the Soul and Jazz fans. Fresh beer, cool drinks and exotic snacks are served to the music of famed international live bands. Munich triumphs with cultural highlights, the region with unique landscapes. Either traditional beer-gardens or Mediterranean Street cafés – Munich enchants with natural charm and smiles friendly at its guests.
QUOTE: “Due to her extensive repertoire and excellent musical abilities she was able to present exciting and enthusiastic musical evenings to our guests!”
referral letter:
New World Harbor, Hong Kong 1992
New World Harbor, Hong Kong 1995
