Emi Meyer - Monochrome (2017)

With an interesting blend of jazz, soul and pop, Tokyo-based singer/songwriter Emi Meyer has carved out a wide-ranging career in Japan with her songs featured in TV, movies and advertising, and her performances ranging from small jazz clubs to major stages throughout Asia. For her debut U.S. recording, Meyer combines music from a set recorded in Paris with Belgian pianist Eric Legnini's French quartet, and new originals recorded in Seattle and featuring guitarist Dan Balmer & pianist Dawn Clement. From her own compositions to classics like "I'd Rather Go Blind" from Etta James' songbook, Michael Buble's "Home," or "What A Wonderful World," Emi's intimate readings project poignancy and grace, tying them all together in an engaging package.

EMI MEYER - Vocal, Piano (7)
Tracks 2,3,4,6,9:
ERIC LEGNINI - piano, keyboards
ROCKY GRESSET - guitar
THOMAS BRAMERIE - bass
FRANCK AGULHON - drums
NICK PHILLIPS - trumpet (3)
Tracks 1,5,8:
DAWN CLEMENT - piano, keys, vocals
DAN BALMER - guitar
JEFF JOHNSON - bass
JOHN BISHOP - drums
EUGENE FRIESEN - cello (1)
Track 7:
KEITH LOWE - bass
ERIC EAGLE - drums
TOM DZIEKONSKI - violin & string arr.
KEVIN KRENTZ - cello