The name aptly describes this versatile female vocal trio comprised of singers Sandy Cressman, Jenny Meltzer and Becky West. Originating in San Francisco, Pastiche has become well known for their wonderful harmony blend and eclectic mix of musical styles. While their roots are in Jazz and the focus is always on the vocal harmony, they draw from a broad musical palette incorporating Brazilian and Afro-Cuban rhythms, as well as R&B and Pop influences. Though often compared to Manhattan Transfer, the three ladies of Pastiche create a unique sound all their own. Pastiche has toured nationally and internationally (with a band and completely a cappella) to rave reviews. When not devoting time to their own music, Pastiche is also in high demand as background vocalists and have been featured on recordings of popular Jazz, Pop, Latin and R&B artists, including: Eddie Money (CBS), JourneyŐs Neal Schon (CBS) and Jonathan Cain (Intersound), Ray Obiedo (Windam Hill), Sheila E. and Pete Escovedo (Concord Jazz). They can also be heard on various movie and television scores for Polygram Pictures, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, PBS and HBO, as well as jingles and CD-ROMs.
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Don't Lose Your Cool Whatever It Takes When Will There Be You Hit The Spot Only Love Late Date Remember That Waiting On The Day Destination Drive Blackbird When The Night |
Pastiche is Sandy Cressman, Jenny Meltzer and Becky West, attractive,
versatile singers with their roots in jazz, but who incorporate Brazilian and
Afro-Cuban rhythms as well as pop and R&B influences in their music. Fair warning:
Pastiche, which means "a combination of many styles and influences making up
a single work of art," is accompanied throughout by a very fine jazz orchestra.
That said, the trioŐs vocal harmonies are brilliant, and each song, from song
1, "DonŐt Lose Your Cool" to song 11, "When The Night," are showcases for that
brilliance. A smooth, smoky, moody work of art!
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