Sweet Happy Life

Singer-pianist Tracey Lyons is especially gifted with a superb vocal instrument and has the impeccable taste to know how to use it. Her voice is intimate, warm, relaxed, engaging and, most of all, a sheer joy to listen to. She makes it all sound so effortless and satisfying. Every musical decision here has been made with considerable class and intelligence. Ms. Lyons and her bandmates are knowing professionals who perform with supreme elegance and crispness. On a CD replete with both subtle and obvious pleasures, perhaps the single most striking accomplishment is Ms. Lyons' rendition of If I Only Had A Brain (yes, from the Wizard of Oz). Arranged by Harry Connick, Jr., this song is remarkable in it's emotional richness and depth. Based in Greenwich CT, Ms. Lyons has, for years, been providing those who live in Connecticut, New York and New Jersey with the pleasure of her voice, piano playing, and personality in live gatherings. Now, with the release of this stunning debut, the rest of the world can enjoy her obvious talent. ABOUT THE ALBUM Recorded live at BiCoastal Music, multiple Grammy nominated studio in Ossining NY. The musicians: Tracey Lyons - piano and vocals. Jon Irabagon - tenor sax (winner of the 2008 Thelonius Monk International Jazz Competition). Steve Taylor - bass. Peter Hohmeister - drums, percussion.