East of the Sun (2007) _____ _____ ____ ____________ _ < BACK

"Moon's style is a low, breathy, assured and beautifully articulated intimacy"
Graham Reid. www.elsewhere.co.nz

“Smooth, sensitive, sumptuous contemporary Jazz performances. Caroline’s intelligent, warm vocals are a constant delight”
Jonathan Besser

A cool conversation on a hot summer's day, East of the Sun is a beautifully crafted collection of songs that has been described as 'New Zealand jazz at its best'. Carolina's intimate vocal entwined by the rich tones of Manins’ saxophone are a stunning combination and Carolina shows her ability to interpret some exceptional contemporary material, classic love songs and French chanson in a way that is fresh and modern.

TRACKS ~ AUDIO SAMPLES

1. Call Me (Tony Hatch) listen
2. Close Your Eyes (Petkere) listen
3. Coco (Jann Rutherford)
4. East of the Sun
5. Bullet Train (Mike Mainieri) listen
6. Light My Fire (The Doors) listen
7. The Peacocks (J Rowles) listen
8. Sous le Ciel de Paris listen
9. Some Other Time (L Bernstein)
10. Prelude to a Kiss (Ellington)
11. Habanera (Bizet)
12 A Flower is a Lovesome Thing
(Strayhorn)

PERSONNEL

Carolina Moon – vocals
Roger Manins - tenor saxophone
Kevin Field – piano
Nigel Gavin - guitar
Olivier Holland - acoustic bass
Chris O'Connor - drums
Herschal – accordion

QUOTES - for full reviews please visit CD Reviews

"The season of long balmy evenings, longer drinks and cool music is upon us and music doesn’t come much cooler than this cocktail jazz from Kiwiland."
John Shand - Sydney Morning Herald

"She is at once contemporary and classic; a true artist in every sense of the word. The album is a classy mix of bossa novas, ballads, swing tunes, and lovely, lilting, authentic French chanson. The playing is tasteful, understated, never getting in the way of her gorgeous voice; but at the same time, she lets her musicians take flight when appropriate, and carry wave after wave of sumptuous jazz."
Peter Dent, NZ Musician,June/July 07

"Moon's style is a low, breathy, assured and beautifully articulated intimacy"
Graham Reid – www.elsewhere.co.nz April 07