A Monument to Madness

Elisabeth Geel

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On "A Monument to Madness" Elisabeth explores a variety of genres , but remains true to her personal writing style. Most songs were based on ideas and demos recorded during her decades-long residency in Italy, and were shaped into their final form at her home studio in Tucson, AZ.

Elisabeth Geel - vocals, guitars Federico Malaman - bass Fred Hayes

On "A Monument to Madness" Elisabeth explores a variety of genres , but remains true to her personal writing style. Most songs were based on ideas and demos recorded during her decades-long residency in Italy, and were shaped into their final form at her home studio in Tucson, AZ.

Elisabeth Geel - vocals, guitars Federico Malaman - bass Fred Hayes - drums

All songs composed and arranged by Elisabeth Geel. Produced by Elisabeth Geel. Vocals and guitars recorded at Bird in Yard with Eye Studios, Tucson, AZ. Bass recorded at Bad Hand Studios, Vicenza, Italy. Drums recorded at 11:11 Studios, Tucson, AZ. Mixed by Mike Levy at 11:11 Studios, Tucson, AZ. Mastered by Claudio Zambenedetti at Imputlevel Studios, Treviso, Italy. Cover art and design by Elisabeth Geel.

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Lookin' In from the Outside

Elisabeth Geel

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Elisabeth Geel: vocals, guitar - Mattia Martorano: violin - Bruno Cesselli: Piano - Alessandro Turchet: bass

Recorded at Imputlevel Studio, Treviso, Italy. Engineered by Claudio Zambenedetti. Mixed and mastered by Mario Casilio at Mighty Fine Productions, Denver, CO.

All songs composed by Elisabeth Geel.

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Preface to a Dream

Elisabeth Geel & Orchestra dell'Accademia Musicale

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Review of the album Preface to a Dream (2009) on Allaboutjazz.com.

On Preface to a Dream, Elisabeth Geel finds poetry in the art of jazz and romance in the dimly-lit skies of heartache. It is told from the eyes of a woman who has been wounded yet still perseveres, always questioning the situations around her but holding a candle flicker of

Review of the album Preface to a Dream (2009) on Allaboutjazz.com.

On Preface to a Dream, Elisabeth Geel finds poetry in the art of jazz and romance in the dimly-lit skies of heartache. It is told from the eyes of a woman who has been wounded yet still perseveres, always questioning the situations around her but holding a candle flicker of optimism.

In “Kite," Geel literally personifies the object of the song; her voice gradually builds with the hawk swoop of the violins and then lifts itself into the skies, soaring gracefully as the sweeping strings illuminate her flight. It is a performance that is breathtakingly powerful not just because of the technical precision of her singing but from the unguarded feelings of liberation that she emits. In “The Warmth of Your Smile," Geel finds herself caught in the embrace of infatuation but afraid of disappointment crashing the fantasy. But its love at its most blind as Geel allows the reverie to carry her away, reality be damned.

There are different sides to Geel's personality, and each one has its own distinct tone. Sultry and flirtatious on “The Warmth of Your Smile," she is downright soulful on “Picky Me," the tale of a woman with a discriminating yet fragile heart. “Blind Kiss" has her yearning for a lost love, and it's reflected in the wintry breath of her vocals. The self-confident swagger of “Thirty-eight Special," recalling Mitchell's quirky talk-singing, slyly disguises the insecurity of the words.

Backed by the Orchestra dell'Accademia Musicale, Preface to a Dream has a widescreen sound of lush, evocative backdrops that strengthen and deepen the impact of Geel's wonderful vocal work.

Robert Sutton – “Allaboutjazz.com.”

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So Cool

Elisabeth Geel

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The album "So Cool" is Elisabeth Geel's debut album. It contains five originals and five jazz standards, arranged and interpreted in a way to reflect Elisabeth's ecclecticness. The tone of the album is expressly subdued, with Elisabeth purposely abstaining from overly emphasized dynamics in her vocals. Lino Brotto's flamboyant guitar solos

The album "So Cool" is Elisabeth Geel's debut album. It contains five originals and five jazz standards, arranged and interpreted in a way to reflect Elisabeth's ecclecticness. The tone of the album is expressly subdued, with Elisabeth purposely abstaining from overly emphasized dynamics in her vocals. Lino Brotto's flamboyant guitar solos compliment her "coolness" by skillfully and smoothly blending in and alternating with her intimate vocal work and guitar playing.

The band: Elisabeth Geel, vocals, guitar. Lino Brotto: lead guitar. Claudio Zambenedetti: tenor sax, percussion. Federico Malaman: bass, keyboard. Filippo Tantino: bass. Marco Carlesso: drums. Lino Brotto: guitar arrangements on "Summertime."

Recording and mastering: Claudio Zambenedetti (Level's Studio, TV, Italy). Produced by: Elisabeth Geel Photos: Hans Geel Cover design: Elisabeth Geel

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