tag:lizterrell.com,2005:/blogs/in-a-jazzy-state-of-mind?p=12In a Jazzy State of Time2023-03-10T09:22:36-05:00Liz Terrellfalsetag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/71688152023-03-10T09:22:36-05:002023-12-28T13:16:53-05:00Scott Yanow Reviews "It's All Right With Me" for its one year anniversary!<p>I am very pleased to say that reviews are still coming in for my debut album! Scott Yanow is one of the longest working and most respected jazz reviewers, historians and authors alive today and his commitment to supporting this music is incredible. </p><p>I am in great company in this issue of the LA Jazz Scene. Be sure to check out all of the albums featured here including pianist Emmet Cohen, vocalist Emily Mazzella, and my good friend Justin Kauflin!</p><p> </p><p>Read the full article here! (My album can be found at the very bottom)</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://lajazzscene.buzz/jazz-cd-reviews-march-2023/">https://lajazzscene.buzz/jazz-cd-reviews-march-2023/</a> </p><p> </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/156588/0fcf238b1e074d8815bcafb57dfbec5a0b1ae6a7/original/la-jazz-scene-master-logo-2022-1.webp/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p> </p><p> </p>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/70284472022-08-01T16:21:42-04:002022-08-01T16:23:49-04:00Sounds for Summer: LIZ TERRELL<p>"Liz Terrell is a singer who sounds like no other..."</p>
<p>A beautiful review by Robert D. Rusch of Papatamus!</p>
<p>Read it here: <a contents="https://papatamus.com/index.html&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://papatamus.com/index.html" target="_blank">https://papatamus.com/index.html </a></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/156588/e2d759376c1fd880a39d7f4cd0f8b8cdd847672b/original/papatamus-review-iarwm.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/70284462022-08-01T16:17:54-04:002022-08-01T16:17:54-04:00The Jazz Owl Review from Travis Rogers Jr<p>"Liz Terrell has the singular talent for adapting and adopting Jazz, Pop, and/or Blues into songs that cast a bright light on the world of Jazz"</p>
<p>Read more of this wonderful review here: </p>
<p><a contents="http://travisrogersjr.weebly.com/music-reviews/liz-terrells-its-all-right-with-me?fbclid=IwAR2ZZcbEKQQjzjH3FlyVw3eRegwmEU4vzxjto5KZpNl-AtqsfCEiKCByiFg&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://travisrogersjr.weebly.com/music-reviews/liz-terrells-its-all-right-with-me?fbclid=IwAR2ZZcbEKQQjzjH3FlyVw3eRegwmEU4vzxjto5KZpNl-AtqsfCEiKCByiFg" target="_blank">http://travisrogersjr.weebly.com/music-reviews/liz-terrells-its-all-right-with-me?fbclid=IwAR2ZZcbEKQQjzjH3FlyVw3eRegwmEU4vzxjto5KZpNl-AtqsfCEiKCByiFg </a></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/156588/3473a7c3d254b83eb32cd40b72f63880416b6249/original/screen-shot-2022-08-01-at-4-17-20-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/70284452022-08-01T16:12:43-04:002022-08-01T16:12:43-04:00Liz Terrell on Talkin Broadway<p>Check out the latest review of Liz Terrell and her debut album "It's All Right With Me".</p>
<p><a contents="https://www.talkinbroadway.com/page/sound/july1422.html&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.talkinbroadway.com/page/sound/july1422.html" target="_blank">https://www.talkinbroadway.com/page/sound/july1422.html </a></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/156588/c6c84f50db81ac3e232c0af1199d42b24b689a51/original/liz-terrell-talking-broadway.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/70043192022-06-29T13:31:02-04:002022-06-29T13:31:45-04:00Take Effect gives It's All Right With Me 8 out of 10 stars!<p>Take Effect Reviews Liz Terrell's latest Album "It's All Right With Me"</p>
<p>Read the full review here: <a contents="https://takeeffectreviews.com/june-2022-3/2022/6/28/liz-terrell&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://takeeffectreviews.com/june-2022-3/2022/6/28/liz-terrell" target="_blank">https://takeeffectreviews.com/june-2022-3/2022/6/28/liz-terrell </a></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/156588/fcafbc8c013d7bfa235c802bc23cc9ed4d0fac40/original/screen-shot-2022-06-29-at-1-30-23-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/69931432022-06-13T18:34:28-04:002022-06-13T18:35:05-04:00"It's All Right With Me" Reviews and MORE TO COME!<p>Check out all the amazing press so far about Liz Terrell's latest album "It's All Right With Me". </p>
<p><a contents="Jeff Maisey - VEER Magazine" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://veermag.com/2022/02/terrells-more-than-all-right-with-debut-album/" target="_blank">Jeff Maisey - VEER Magazine</a></p>
<p><a contents="Raul Da Gama- JazzdaGama" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jazzdagama.com/music/liz-terrell-its-alright-with-me/" target="_blank">Raul Da Gama- JazzdaGama</a></p>
<p><a contents="Dodie Miller-Gould- Lemon Wire" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://lemonwire.com/2022/06/10/liz-terrell-brings-multi-genre-experience-to-bear-on-its-all-right-with-me/" target="_blank">Dodie Miller-Gould- Lemon Wire</a></p>
<p><a contents="Liz Terrell is Jazziz Editor's Choice with Norah Jones, Pepper Adams, and More!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.jazziz.com/jazziz-editors-choice-norah-jones-pepper-adams-more-playlist/" target="_blank">Liz Terrell is Jazziz Editor's Choice with Norah Jones, Pepper Adams, and More!</a></p>
<p><a contents="George W. Harris- Jazz Weekly" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.jazzweekly.com/2022/03/liz-terrell-its-all-right-with-me-kari/" target="_blank">George W. Harris- Jazz Weekly</a></p>
<p><a contents="Ann Alex- Bebop Spoken Here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://lance-bebopspokenhere.blogspot.com/2022/03/album-review-liz-terrell-its-all-right.html" target="_blank">Ann Alex- Bebop Spoken Here</a></p>
<p><a contents="Anne Carlini- Exclusive Magazine" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://annecarlini.com/ex_cd.php?id=4184" target="_blank">Anne Carlini- Exclusive Magazine</a></p>
<p><a contents="Matt Micucci- Jazziz (Exclusive Track)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.jazziz.com/exclusive-track-liz-terrell-its-all-right-with-me/" target="_blank">Matt Micucci- Jazziz (Exclusive Track)</a></p>
<p><a contents="Dan Bilawsky- All About Jazz" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.allaboutjazz.com/its-all-right-with-me-liz-terrell-westmont-records" target="_blank">Dan Bilawsky- All About Jazz</a></p>
<p><a contents="Bruce Crowther- Jazz Journal UK" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jazzjournal.co.uk/2022/06/04/liz-terrell-its-alright-with-me/" target="_blank">Bruce Crowther- Jazz Journal UK</a></p>
<p><a contents="Modern Jazz- 2022 Jazz Releases Playlist Vol II" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://modernjazz.gr/en/2022/04/15/2022-jazz-releases-vol-ii/" target="_blank">Modern Jazz- 2022 Jazz Releases Playlist Vol II</a></p>
<p><a contents="Jerome Wilson- All About Jazz" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.allaboutjazz.com/recent-vocal-releases" target="_blank">Jerome Wilson- All About Jazz</a></p>
<p><a contents="Mark Robbins- All About Jazz Photo Gallery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.allaboutjazz.com/liz-terrell-album-release-at-the-zeiders-american-dream-theater" target="_blank">Mark Robbins- All About Jazz Photo Gallery</a></p>
<p><a contents="Jack Frieden- Vocal Sound of Jazz" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vocalsoundofjazz.com/liz-terrell-its-alright-with-me/" target="_blank">Jack Frieden- Vocal Sound of Jazz</a></p>
<p><a contents="Jazz 2 Love Blog" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jazz2love.blogspot.com/2022/04/album-review-its-alright-with-me-from.html" target="_blank">Jazz 2 Love Blog</a></p>
<p><a contents="Bman's Blues Report" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.bmansbluesreport.com/2022/05/westmont-records-artist-liz-terrell-its.html" target="_blank">Bman's Blues Report</a></p>
<p><a contents="Nestor Minsk- Jazz News" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://home.nestor.minsk.by/jazz/news/2022/02/0802.html" target="_blank">Nestor Minsk- Jazz News</a></p>
<p><a contents="Chris Spector- Midwest Records" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://midwestrecord.com/MWR1865.html" target="_blank">Chris Spector- Midwest Records</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/156588/59c7f0659cf55d44cc20c22939a017ef00237d8f/original/jazz-journal-uk.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/156588/ef157ae6ee48c04a363a8d61eb837af334ef6a0d/original/screen-shot-2022-06-13-at-4-14-03-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/156588/f287c711e195bc8cc6e3f7a6bcc6fc27ac8e29d9/original/screen-shot-2022-06-13-at-3-58-15-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/156588/f69d737a4c45e5fa09065080827e2dae472fe021/original/screen-shot-2022-06-13-at-3-58-29-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/156588/73474a35f9ee733969de49f73202b2acab1b260a/original/screen-shot-2022-06-13-at-5-35-13-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/69931132022-06-13T18:06:39-04:002022-06-13T18:06:39-04:00JazzdaGama Review<p>Raul Da Gama gives an excellent review of "It's All Right With Me".</p>
<p>READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE: <a contents="https://jazzdagama.com/music/liz-terrell-its-alright-with-me/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jazzdagama.com/music/liz-terrell-its-alright-with-me/" target="_blank">https://jazzdagama.com/music/liz-terrell-its-alright-with-me/</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/156588/0c00b3851e0d7b0379a592d236e6a59291a6eb0f/original/screen-shot-2022-06-13-at-6-02-37-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/69931112022-06-13T18:02:07-04:002022-06-13T18:02:07-04:00Lemon Wire Review<p>Dodie Miller-Gould gives a rave review of Liz Terrell's album "It's All Right With Me". </p>
<p><em>"Listening to Terrell, it is difficult to believe that she has not become a household name yet. She is more than just a talented singer – – Terrell is an attuned musician who seems aware of the depth of human experience."</em></p>
<p>READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE: <a contents="https://lemonwire.com/2022/06/10/liz-terrell-brings-multi-genre-experience-to-bear-on-its-all-right-with-me/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://lemonwire.com/2022/06/10/liz-terrell-brings-multi-genre-experience-to-bear-on-its-all-right-with-me/" target="_blank">https://lemonwire.com/2022/06/10/liz-terrell-brings-multi-genre-experience-to-bear-on-its-all-right-with-me/ </a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/156588/66e65f3611ca2aeee0648568c8b1efbd7d674b68/original/lemon-wire-review.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/69930722022-06-13T17:55:54-04:002022-06-13T17:55:54-04:00The Vocal Sound of Jazz features Liz Terrell<p>Listen to the show and read the full article from Jack Frieden here: <a contents="https://www.allaboutjazz.com/liz-terrell-album-release-at-the-zeiders-american-dream-theater&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.allaboutjazz.com/liz-terrell-album-release-at-the-zeiders-american-dream-theater" target="_blank">https://www.allaboutjazz.com/liz-terrell-album-release-at-the-zeiders-american-dream-theater </a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/156588/9b02e5ea2a6b7050d5ec15e863620add012b3aab/original/screen-shot-2022-06-13-at-5-53-40-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/69930712022-06-13T17:49:36-04:002022-06-13T17:49:36-04:00"It's All Right With Me" Album Release Concert- Photo Gallery by Mark Robbins<p>Wonderful photos by Mark Robbins of Liz Terrell's album release concert</p>
<p>See the full gallery here: <a contents="https://www.allaboutjazz.com/liz-terrell-album-release-at-the-zeiders-american-dream-theater&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.allaboutjazz.com/liz-terrell-album-release-at-the-zeiders-american-dream-theater" target="_blank">https://www.allaboutjazz.com/liz-terrell-album-release-at-the-zeiders-american-dream-theater </a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/156588/61bb9ff5bebce4c7a75eee124f2c0c2ac65f2fab/original/275928894-10227032764835396-4684193205989115116-n.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/69930652022-06-13T17:38:48-04:002022-06-13T17:43:12-04:00Jerome Wilson of All About Jazz highlights Liz Terrell among top vocal releases of 2022<p>An excellent review of "It's All Right With Me".</p>
<p>READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE: <a contents="https://www.allaboutjazz.com/recent-vocal-releases" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.allaboutjazz.com/recent-vocal-releases" target="_blank">https://www.allaboutjazz.com/recent-vocal-releases</a> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/156588/90a1b2c05536e3834ec23f44dc87168cf99aa5e7/original/screen-shot-2022-06-13-at-5-42-51-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/69930642022-06-13T17:37:17-04:002022-06-13T17:37:17-04:00It's All Right With Me is added to Modern Jazz Playlist!<p>Take a listen to the full playlist here: <a contents="https://modernjazz.gr/en/2022/04/15/2022-jazz-releases-vol-ii/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://modernjazz.gr/en/2022/04/15/2022-jazz-releases-vol-ii/" target="_blank">https://modernjazz.gr/en/2022/04/15/2022-jazz-releases-vol-ii/ </a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/156588/73474a35f9ee733969de49f73202b2acab1b260a/original/screen-shot-2022-06-13-at-5-35-13-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/69930632022-06-13T17:33:21-04:002022-06-13T17:33:21-04:00Jazz Journal UK Review<p>Bruce Crowther highly recommends Liz Terrell's latest album</p>
<p>"Terrell is a very welcome addition to the jazz singing world, especially as she clearly knows, loves, understands and respects the form’s roots."</p>
<p>READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE: <a contents="https://jazzjournal.co.uk/2022/06/04/liz-terrell-its-alright-with-me/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jazzjournal.co.uk/2022/06/04/liz-terrell-its-alright-with-me/" target="_blank">https://jazzjournal.co.uk/2022/06/04/liz-terrell-its-alright-with-me/ </a></p>
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<p><em><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/156588/59c7f0659cf55d44cc20c22939a017ef00237d8f/original/jazz-journal-uk.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></em></p>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/69930562022-06-13T17:24:41-04:002022-06-13T17:24:41-04:00Bman's Blue Report Review<p>An excellent review of "It's All Right With Me".</p>
<p>READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE: <a contents="https://www.bmansbluesreport.com/2022/05/westmont-records-artist-liz-terrell-its.html&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.bmansbluesreport.com/2022/05/westmont-records-artist-liz-terrell-its.html" target="_blank">https://www.bmansbluesreport.com/2022/05/westmont-records-artist-liz-terrell-its.html </a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/156588/670d9e179502e927bb9358fb50528564df6f0ac0/original/screen-shot-2022-06-13-at-5-21-48-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/69930552022-06-13T17:21:17-04:002022-06-13T17:21:17-04:00Liz Terrell is JAZZIZ Editor's Choice alongside Norah Jones, Pepper Adams, and MORE!<p>"It's All Right With Me" the title track of Liz Terrell's newest release is chosen for the JAZZIZ Editor's Choice playlist. </p>
<p>READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE: <a contents="https://www.jazziz.com/jazziz-editors-choice-norah-jones-pepper-adams-more-playlist/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.jazziz.com/jazziz-editors-choice-norah-jones-pepper-adams-more-playlist/" target="_blank">https://www.jazziz.com/jazziz-editors-choice-norah-jones-pepper-adams-more-playlist/</a></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/156588/b90d8251391e939f48e63c9d1461e877b8a2a0e7/original/screen-shot-2022-06-13-at-5-20-32-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/69930272022-06-13T17:05:08-04:002022-06-13T17:05:08-04:00Jazz 2 Love Review<p>A rave review on Jazz2Love: "She (Liz Terrell) has not only arrived, she has chiseled a permanent place for herself in the soul jazz spectrum."</p>
<p>READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE: <a contents="https://jazz2love.blogspot.com/2022/04/album-review-its-alright-with-me-from.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jazz2love.blogspot.com/2022/04/album-review-its-alright-with-me-from.html" target="_blank">https://jazz2love.blogspot.com/2022/04/album-review-its-alright-with-me-from.html</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/156588/59c06656dfb1b3459c7d099786c2496de893dbd7/original/screen-shot-2022-06-13-at-5-02-42-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/69929792022-06-13T16:18:19-04:002022-06-13T16:21:37-04:00Dan Bilawsky reviews Liz Terrell's newest release- "When Liz Terrell sings something, you believe it"<p>A rave review on ALL ABOUT JAZZ by Dan Bilawsky. </p>
<p>READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE: <a contents="https://www.allaboutjazz.com/its-all-right-with-me-liz-terrell-westmont-records" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.allaboutjazz.com/its-all-right-with-me-liz-terrell-westmont-records" target="_blank">https://www.allaboutjazz.com/its-all-right-with-me-liz-terrell-westmont-records</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/156588/53884158f72ddfe0170c941f7adb0f831db7c710/original/screen-shot-2022-06-13-at-4-20-58-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/69929762022-06-13T16:14:30-04:002022-06-13T16:14:30-04:00It's All Right With Me is "Song of the Day" at Jazziz Magazine<p>Matt Micucci selects the title track of Liz Terrell's newest album "It's All Right With Me". </p>
<p>TAKE A LISTEN AND READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE: <a contents="https://www.jazziz.com/exclusive-track-liz-terrell-its-all-right-with-me/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.jazziz.com/exclusive-track-liz-terrell-its-all-right-with-me/" target="_blank">https://www.jazziz.com/exclusive-track-liz-terrell-its-all-right-with-me/</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/156588/ef157ae6ee48c04a363a8d61eb837af334ef6a0d/original/screen-shot-2022-06-13-at-4-14-03-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/69929742022-06-13T16:09:46-04:002022-06-13T16:09:46-04:00Jazz News: It's All Right With Me signals the introduction of powerhouse vocalist Liz Terrell<p>Nestor Minsk on Liz Terrell's newest album. </p>
<p>READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE: <a contents="http://home.nestor.minsk.by/jazz/news/2022/02/0802.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://home.nestor.minsk.by/jazz/news/2022/02/0802.html" target="_blank">http://home.nestor.minsk.by/jazz/news/2022/02/0802.html</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/156588/eb6432a22602ee1279a7ac4d25502c3f3fb76311/original/screen-shot-2022-06-13-at-4-04-03-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/69929722022-06-13T16:01:23-04:002022-06-13T16:01:23-04:00Jazz & Blues Magazine Review<p>Ron Weinstock of the prestigious Jazz & Blues Magazine reviews Liz Terrell's album "It's All Right With Me".</p>
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<p>READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE: <a contents="https://annecarlini.com/ex_cd.php?id=4184" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://annecarlini.com/ex_cd.php?id=4184" target="_blank">https://annecarlini.com/ex_cd.php?id=4184</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/156588/7a8630403f60fc889109ba456dd926c3f4598615/original/screen-shot-2022-06-13-at-3-52-44-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/69929532022-06-13T15:51:22-04:002022-06-13T15:51:22-04:00Bebop Spoken Here Review<p>Ann Alex says "I loved it all!" in latest review of Liz Terrell's new album. </p>
<p>READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE:<a contents="&nbsp;https://lance-bebopspokenhere.blogspot.com/2022/03/album-review-liz-terrell-its-all-right.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://lance-bebopspokenhere.blogspot.com/2022/03/album-review-liz-terrell-its-all-right.html" target="_blank"> https://lance-bebopspokenhere.blogspot.com/2022/03/album-review-liz-terrell-its-all-right.html</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/156588/2c962a1802e10f6be468912a063918c823fe8a4b/original/screen-shot-2022-06-13-at-3-46-26-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/69929322022-06-13T15:42:47-04:002022-06-13T15:44:40-04:00Jazz Weekly Review<p>George W. Harris of Jazz Weekly praises Liz Terrell's latest album. </p>
<p>READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE: <a contents="https://www.jazzweekly.com/2022/03/liz-terrell-its-all-right-with-me-kari/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.jazzweekly.com/2022/03/liz-terrell-its-all-right-with-me-kari/" target="_blank">https://www.jazzweekly.com/2022/03/liz-terrell-its-all-right-with-me-kari/</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/156588/57ab9e2ba87112ca0311f8887582bee7e00c8d37/original/screen-shot-2022-06-13-at-3-40-09-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/69929312022-06-13T15:39:43-04:002022-06-13T15:56:24-04:00Review by H.A. Cox <p>Guest writer for the Virginia Pilot reviews Liz Terrell's latest release "It's All Right With Me".</p>
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<p> <strong> “It’s All Right With Me” </strong></p>
<p><strong> A Review </strong></p>
<p>It was by coincidence that I first learned of Elizabeth “Liz” Terrell. First, there was Chris Brydge, an area bassist whose proficiency on the Upright caught my ear. That led to a conversation, </p>
<p>which eventually led to an invitation to my home. During the visit he just happened to mention that his lady friend was also a musician--a singer. </p>
<p> “We do a duet and she also has a quartet. She’s on YouTube. Check her out,” he said then. </p>
<p> So, I did. And once I heard her voice, I just couldn’t seem to get enough. After exhausting everything I could find online, I started my own personal vigil—waiting for the release of the CD that I was told she was working on. </p>
<p>Well, after much anticipation, that which I had been eagerly awaiting, has finally materialized with the release of Liz Terrell’s new CD, “It’s All Right With Me”. And it, I must say, has been well worth the wait. </p>
<p>Co-produced by Hampton Roads own Jae Sinnett, the CD is everything a jazz-lover like myself could have hoped for—and more. Particularly those, who, like myself love female jazz vocalists like Nancy Wilson, Dianne Reeves, and Diana Krall to name just a few. </p>
<p>Much like those ladies, Liz Terrell has a way of capturing a tune and making it hers. And she does it by way of a voice that can best be described as operatic, controlled, rich and full bodied. A talent that sweeps you up and carries you away. The lady knows how to “work” a song. </p>
<p>Bassist Chris Brydge, (who Liz credits with being her partner in both music and life), along with drummer Emre Kartari, pianist Daniel Clarke, guitarist Alan Parker and Eddie Williams on sax provide plenty of support, keeping things moving with their own individual flourishes distributed throughout. </p>
<p>But there is no doubt who the star of the show is here. It is her CD after all. </p>
<p>Opening with a contemporary arrangement of “People Make The World Go Round’ (C. Brydge), </p>
<p>The CD is a pleasing and interesting mix of familiar Jazz standards with at a least one surprise selection, a rendition of “The Saga of Harrison Crabfeathers” (S. Kuhn)- thrown in for good measure. And what a pleasant surprise it is! </p>
<p>Other standout cuts include a Chris Brydge arrangement of “Time After Time” (C. Lauper), a Daniel Clarke arrangement of “It’s All Right With Me” (C. Porter), and a beautiful, haunting version of “Almost Blue”. (E. Costello) </p>
<p>The CD finishes with a beautifully sculpted and executed arrangement of “What The World Needs Now” (B. Bacharach & H. David) A fitting ending for a CD that leaves the listener wanting more. </p>
<p>More specifically, what the world needs now. What I want to hear. </p>
<p>Is more from Elizabeth “Liz” Terrell! </p>
<p>H.A. Cox</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/156588/0e94b6c51d5321712d37eb6f0151954e3066e732/original/album-cover-no-fonts.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/69929302022-06-13T15:35:57-04:002022-06-13T15:35:57-04:00Midwest Record Review<p>Check out the latest review of "It's All Right With Me" by Chris Spector. </p>
<p>READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE: <a contents="http://midwestrecord.com/MWR1865.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://midwestrecord.com/MWR1865.html" target="_blank">http://midwestrecord.com/MWR1865.html</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/156588/4d25db43538f3eb6f7a9ff427be8a3961a5d9a08/original/screen-shot-2022-06-13-at-3-32-09-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/69929252022-06-13T15:27:04-04:002022-06-13T15:28:08-04:00VEER Magazine Review <p>A stellar review of Liz Terrell's newest album "It's All Right With Me" from Jeff Maisey at VEER Magazine. </p>
<p>READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE: <a contents="https://veermag.com/2022/02/terrells-more-than-all-right-with-debut-album/ " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://veermag.com/2022/02/terrells-more-than-all-right-with-debut-album/" target="_blank">https://veermag.com/2022/02/terrells-more-than-all-right-with-debut-album/ </a></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/156588/d29f5fec3f7b4ba014ccdfc1f6fc1c268d0fde9b/original/screen-shot-2022-06-13-at-3-18-58-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/62357602020-03-03T11:52:43-05:002020-06-22T11:29:39-04:00Liz Terrell Quartet to Kick-Off the 2020 Hampton Jazz Festival!<p style="text-align: center;">I am VERY pleased to announce that the Liz Terrell Quartet will open up this year's Hampton Jazz Festival!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">This will be the largest venue I've ever played, and I am equal parts ecstatic and terrified, but I will have Chris Brydge on bass, Alan Parker on guitar, and Emre Kartari on drums to round out the quartet, so I will be in excellent company! We'll make sure to represent the 757 music scene well.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Read the release in the Daily Press, and be sure to follow me on social media for more updates!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">FB, Insta, Twitter: @lizterrellmusic</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="Read the Daily Press Article HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.dailypress.com/entertainment/music/vp-db-hampton-jazz-festival-20200302-xlzhtkdylbf57g3xdakmqqb2ku-story.html" target="_blank">Read the Daily Press Article HERE</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="Hampton Jazz Festival Website" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.hamptonjazzfestival.com" target="_blank">Hampton Jazz Festival Website</a></p>
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<p>Read the article here: <a contents="All That Jazz by Jeff Maisey" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://veermag.com/2019/12/all-that-jazz/" target="_blank">All That Jazz by Jeff Maisey</a></p>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/52699082018-06-01T11:08:00-04:002022-05-18T00:10:10-04:00X marks the spot. <p style="text-align: center;">In this season I am learning to trust myself. If it sounds good- I'll write it. If it feels good- I'll sing it. I am an artist, always have been and always will be. Everything I will ever create is all ready woven into me, now I just have to find the courage to release it. That is the journey we all must take. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">"Find your sound!" "Perfect your signature!!" "Make your mark!!!" </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Too often do I find myself searching for these things in everything around me. Metaphorically turning over stones as I'm turning over records. Magnifying the greats beyond their all ready lofty pedestals, certain that they hid secrets in between their melodies. Wasting my creative energy tirelessly drawing up a treasure map that will inevitably lead back to ME. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">X marks the spot. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The journey isn't about searching the world, it's about searching yourself. Pushing past obstacles of insecurities and comparison, standing firm on a foundation of vulnerability, and letting yourself be exactly who you are. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">You are enough. I am enough. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">No pretenses. Accept your flaws, celebrate your strengths, choose to see beauty in it all. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Then- the art will come. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Let it come, </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">EJT</p>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/49724392017-12-12T07:55:12-05:002023-12-28T13:16:52-05:00Tambourines, Pasta, and BGV's<p style="text-align: center;">I am excited to announce that I will be touring Italy this Christmas as a supporting vocalist to the exceptionally talented MICHAEL M. SMITH!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>CHECK HIM OUT: <a contents="www.michaelmsmith.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.michaelmsmith.com" target="_blank">www.michaelmsmith.com</a> </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">When I initially made the decision to jump into the music scene some years ago, singing as a background vocalist for Mike was one of my first ventures. He is a stellar musician in every way, and I have learned (and continue to learn) so much from him. I am honored and beyond excited to be sharing the stage with him again.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I've toured Europe with Mike once before in December of 2013, and this time around is feeling like a full circle moment for me. The improvement I've noticed in my voice and my range while singing Mike's original music and arrangements again is astounding. Seeing my hard work pay-off in a tangible way is so encouraging. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The setlist spans a vast variety of genres from modern gospel, traditional hymns, Christmas carols, jazz, and pop, and our ensemble will feature Michael M. Smith (lead vocals and piano), Jessica Payne (alto and bass), J.J. Lassiter (tenor and cajon), and this year I'll be singing soprano, and grooving along with the band on hand percussion (tambourine, claves, and shakers)!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I promise to post regular updates, and I look forward to seeing all of your pictures and posts from holiday celebrations as well, but I am looking forward to spending this season in a new place. A change of scenery can often offer a refreshing new perspective, and I'm hoping to learn something new about myself, my music, and my faith. We'll see what this adventure has in store. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I will certainly miss the traditions of the season, and family and friends, but I offer you all my Christmas album <a contents='"A Christmas In Black and White" ' data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_blank">"A Christmas In Black and White"</a> to help spread some holiday cheer while I'm off and away doing the same in Italy. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">See you all in 2018</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">~EJT</p>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/47637722017-07-24T16:31:59-04:002022-05-18T00:09:57-04:00Introducing: CONVERSATIONS EP<p style="text-align: center;">I am proud to announce that my first EP "Conversations" is nearly complete.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I am incredibly proud of this particular work and I'm excited to share it with you all. This has been a long time coming.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I've said for years that I'm "working on an album", and I suppose that was technically true. I was always writing and brainstorming, but the days, months, and years kept rolling by. However, I am confident that this timing is correct. I have been through years of discovery and trial and error, and this modest work I believe is an honest snapshot of who I am in this moment with an additional glimpse of where I'm going. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The project consists of 5 songs. 3 originals, and 2 well-known jazz standards. The range of styles is vast and my hope was to throw open the curtains and shine light on all the different genres of music that I'm diving into.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> The name "Conversations" is meant to reflect that this consolidation of songs is the direct result of the ongoing dialogue I have with music: the back and forth, up and down, rollercoaster of creation. It is also a nod to my songwriting and improvisation process. I have always viewed creating music as a conversation between melody and harmony, instrument and musician, lyric and listener, etc, etc. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">This way of thinking has proven particularly true with jazz. In the right setting we vibe and play off one another just like any other conversation only our language is music. Each musician conversing with their own instrument and bringing their skills and interpretation to the song to create a dialogue from musician to musician. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The standard I've chosen are ones that I am very well acquainted with as a vocalist. I wanted their arrangements to give room for my stage personality to shine through and reflect the blend between my proclivity for jazz and my voices natural quality and inclination toward soul. These songs (I hope) also highlight how much my scatting and melodic improvisation have grown. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The 2 originals I wrote on my own are songs that I have NEVER performed live nor even shared with anyone. They are definitely not straight ahead jazz, but rather, are a combination of several of my musical influences. Honestly, I'm not sure what genre to categorize them in, but I am taking suggestions! Let me know what you think once you take a listen.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The song that my husband wrote dates all the way back to the beginning of our relationship. I had several different options for a 5th song, but they all required a bit more time to really shape up (you'll most likely see all of them on my next project). My husband, who also produced and recorded the album, suggested that I stretch my ear and write lyrics and melody over the top of his instrumental piece, and I think it worked out beautifully. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The music will be completely finished by next month, and features a variety of musicians. I have a spectacular jazz trio on the standards, and some of the best studio musicians in the 757 on the originals. I am working with a very dear friend and wonderful artist for the artwork, and the official release date is scheduled for OCTOBER 15th, 2017</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I'll be having a release concert that will feature the 5 songs on the EP plus a variety of others. My hope is to take the audience on a journey through all the different "conversations" with music that lead me to this point and time, and so without further ado here is the song list! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">CONVERSATIONS EP</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Summertime</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">La Robe Rouge</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Happy</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Blue Skies</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Humanity Song</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Musically Yours, </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">EJT</p>
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<br>Dreaming is human nature. Our ability to create and achieve and grow is an integral part of our genetic makeup. It is what sets us apart from the rest of creation. Ambition is ingrained into us. No matter the deck of cards this life has dealt us we can not help but hope that our present reality is not all that there is for us in this life.<br><br>We just KNOW deep down that there is something better, bigger, and exciting in this world.<br>We feel that WE can be extraordinary, that we can do something astonishing.<br>We hope to live our destiny. We hope to find our purpose. We hope that we have one.<br><br>We are all capable of incredible things. <br>We all have dreams.<br>And we all deserve the chance to pursue them.<br><br>But who among us actually deserves to achieve them? <br><br>Is it the person who works the hardest or the one who is the most talented? <br>Is it the person who gets there first or the one who is the best? <br>Is it the person with the most experience or the one with the most potential? <br><br>I'm not sure it has to be one or the other.<br>There is something to be said for being prepared, practiced, and experienced. However that will only take you so far.<br>Doesn't there have to be some element of natural talent and inclination? <br><br>In a perfect world would we live according to our inborn proclivities<br>OR<br>would we be allowed to choose that which we would like to excel at by hard work and determination?<br><br>I have so many questions, and not nearly enough answers. I have learned a lot since making my dreams my career, but the more I learn the more I see and realize everything that I don't yet know or comprehend. However, I do know this- <strong>no one achieves anything alone. </strong><br><br>I need my community.<br>So, my fellow creatives, I would love to hear from you in particular!<br><br>What does it mean to pursue a dream?<br>Why have you stuck with it?<br>What has been your most shocking success AND failure? <br>What comes easily to you? <br>What have you had to strive for? <br>Have you ever felt that you "arrived"? <br>How long did that feeling last? <br><br>Let's share our insights, thoughts, frustrations, victories, failures, disappointments, anything, and everything. <br>There is room for everyone's dream to come true. <br><br><br>Let's chat, <br><br>~EJT<br><br> </div>
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<p> </p>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/45061992016-12-11T15:03:11-05:002022-04-19T21:51:53-04:002017 Winter Blues Jazz Festival<div style="text-align: center;">I am excited to share that I have been invited back for this year's 3rd annual Winter Blues Jazz Festival in Williamsburg, VA!!!<br><br>If you read my last blog post <em><strong>"Name Me"</strong></em> you will know that last years festival was my debut performance in a jazz festival, and it was also where "Modern Muse" was announced as the official name change of my musical persona and jazz band!<br><br>This year I will be performing at <a contents="The Fat Canary" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.fatcanarywilliamsburg.com" target="_blank"><strong>The Fat Canary</strong></a> for one of two jazz brunches they will be offering this year, and I will be playing with some spectacular players as well.<br><br>Let's start with the restaurant!<br><br><strong>The Fat Canary </strong>is located right in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg and is one of the most highly praised and award winning restaurants in the Hampton Roads area. They are only open for brunch ONCE a year, and that is during this festival, so this is your one and only chance in 2017 to try a unique and custom-made brunch menu at this exceptional Virginia favorite!<br><br>I am also pleased to announce the extraordinary talent I will have with me!<br>This years quartet will feature <strong>Roy George</strong> (piano), <strong>JR Erb</strong> (bass), and <strong>Rich Mossman </strong>(drums). <br><br><strong>Roy</strong> and I have been playing together since 2014. He is an original member of "Licita" (the name of my jazz band before Modern Muse), which debuted with a live recording of Black Coffee at Soul Haven Studios. Since that time he and I have played together as a duo all over Hampton Roads. He is my "musical mind reader" and our comfort together on stage is palpable. He is also my writing partner, and I am very excited to debut some original songs we have worked on together!<br><br><strong>JR </strong>and I met in early 2016 but have played together this year quite a bit! My performance at the 2016 WBJF resulted in a regular gig at Waypoint Grill in Williamsburg VA. I have been back there once a month with a trio for a special jazz brunch, and JR has been my bass player there since day one. He is one of those musicians that immediately makes you feel at ease. His solos are thoughtful and interesting, and his bass lines are steady. JR will actually be relocating later in 2017, so I am very grateful to have this opportunity to play with him.<br><br>You may recognize <strong>Rich</strong> as the drummer for Jacob Vanko (a powerhouse musician in the area- seriously, LOOK HIM UP), but I have had the pleasure of playing with Rich a handful of times this past year. It is a delight every gig I have with him, and his musicality brings out the best in me and every musician he plays with. I LOVE to experiment and shake up the typical style of the good old fashion standards, and Rich can jump puddles with me from funk to swing to doo-wop effortlessly. His passion and energy are contagious, and he'll have you moving in your seat from the first shuffle to the last hit.<br><br>FRIENDS- Get your tickets today. Seriously. Every single jazz brunch SOLD OUT last year, and this year is well on its way to doing so as well! You can buy tickets for each individual event or they have EXCELLENT deals that cover the entire weekend of musical offerings!!! Buy your tickets and get more details at the <strong><a contents="Winter Blues Jazz Festival website." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.winterbluesjazzfest.com" target="_blank">Winter Blues Jazz Festival website.</a></strong><br><br>I am looking forward to seeing you!<br><br>~EJT<br><br> </div><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br> Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/43787042016-11-27T12:40:38-05:002022-04-25T10:30:30-04:00Name Me<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="font_xl"><strong>mod·ern </strong></span><span class="font_regular"><strong>ˈmädərn/ </strong></span><br><span class="font_large"><strong>adjective </strong></span><em>1. of or relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past. </em><br><strong><span class="font_large">noun</span> </strong><em>1. a person who advocates or practices a departure from traditional styles or values.</em><br>synonyms: present-day, contemporary, present, current</div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_xl">muse </span>myo͞oz/</strong> <br><span class="font_large"><strong>noun </strong></span><em>1. a woman, or a force personified as a woman, who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist. </em><br><strong><span class="font_large">verb </span></strong><em>1. be absorbed in thought.</em><br>synonyms: inspiration, creative influence,<br><br>A creative influence. An unconventional thinker. A trail blazing inspiration. An avant-garde woman. A modern muse.<br>I want to be these things. I am these things. I will be these things. <br><br><br>The name change to "Modern Muse" was announced in early 2016 during The Winter Blues Jazz Festival in Williamsburg, VA.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/156588/3a97e1d4d08fb454b5c07ff363b57535cf7f2db0/original/12341519-1080701838637542-1697662023508432828-n.jpg?1480267202" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>It was my first festival. I was singing on the last day for a jazz brunch at one of the participating restaurants. There were about 50 seats available. I was extremely excited and motivated to take this little nook by storm. However, while also being my realistic *humbled* self, I knew that I was going to get more out of this than the audience. I assured myself that my momentous announcement would be only for my benefit, and not anyone else's. If crickets chirped, and not a single head turned, today would be special for me no matter what!<br>Thankfully, I was wrong.<br><br>That turned out to be one of the most up-close and personal gigs I have ever done. Yes, people were chatting with friends, and enjoying their brunch, but they were so engaged and supportive, and toward the end of our time there I shared a bit about who I was as an artist, and announced that as of today I'll be moving forward as the "Modern Muse" of music.<br>There was an uproar of applause. <br><br>I could not have asked for a better reception. It is one of my fondest memories.<br><em>(I should note that to this day I still perform at that restaurant once a month for a special jazz brunch, and several of the locals who caught our set still come to see me faithfully.)</em><br><br>During my times brainstorming for a name, I was hoping to capture a persona like the many women in music I aspired to be like. I wanted to be "The First Lady of Song" in my day and age. I felt so much pressure to know myself fully and truly, and have it all figured out so that I could summarize my essence into a single name. I tried to sift through compliments and comparisons to see if I could find myself in them. Gig after gig I would experiment with a slightly different sound or tweak a new look that I thought would accurately portray who I was to the world. Nothing seemed to click, until I realized the spotlight that I had placed on myself was blinding me from what really and truly mattered. <br><br>Lights dimmed. Audience gone. Speakers unplugged. What did contentment look like for me?<br><br>Will I only be happy singing in front of thousands of people? Will I have arrived when I'm on a major record label? Will I be defined by my music sales?<br>My mind kept drifting back to that restaurant in Williamsburg.<br>50 people.<br>MY favorite songs.<br>Fun and creative arrangements.<br>Listening ears.<br>Intimate setting. <br>THAT connection is what I wanted. <br><br>It has been a long year of performing since that snowy January day, and there has been much more reflection on what it means to be a "Modern Muse".<br>To be modern I must always be growing. To be a muse I must inspire others' creativity. <br>I must change and evolve, and encourage change and evolution in those around me.<br>It is an aspiration, a self-assured identity, and a constant discovery.<br><br>In this season I am focusing on getting MY music into the world. I have a home studio up and running, and this muse is singing, writing, creating, and recording it all. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/156588/bffe80718232954f5e378aa7bbc215e55f173fb5/original/img-3409.jpg?1480267113" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>CONVERSATIONS<br>Coming Soon<br><br>~EJT</p>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/42919042016-07-23T13:34:55-04:002022-05-16T16:24:56-04:00The Ones Who Change The World<div style="text-align: center;">I realized the other day that I am NOT a performer.<br><br>I make phone calls. Take phone calls. Book gigs. Pay Musicians. Make setlists. I dress up. Warm-up. Paint my face. Powder my nose. Practice. Sing. Smile. Perform. <br>But as the last chord dissipates into the air I realize I am empty. <br><br>Performances are not the reason I do what I do. They can't be. If I base my life on other peoples pleasure and recognition then I will fail at everything I do. <br><br>I have been singing professionally for about 7 years now, and I used to believe that the highlight of my career was when I was on stage.<br>Practice for applause. Smile for adoration. Sing for affirmation. <br><br>Thankfully I have grown.<br><br>Performing can be a blessing or a curse. You can learn about yourself or hide from yourself. The spotlight can reveal your true identity or your assumed one. The hardest part about this is that the performer gets to pick which one it will be. You can live a life laid bare for all to see and yet never show anyone a damn thing. <br><br>Those that learn and reveal are the true artists. The ones who change the world. <br><br>I don't want to be forgotten. I want to leave a legacy. I want my lyrics and melodies to stand the test of time.<br>This is the ache I feel within. To create something never created before. To discover the mark I am meant to leave. To fight for and live as the real me.<br>Music is my weapon. My medicine. My passion. My expression. My voice<br>I do what I do because I would live an empty and meaningless life without music. <br><br>I will not deny that there have been MANY great artists that are worth impersonating. I wouldn't have been brave enough to leap into music had it not been for stories titled Ella, Billie, Judy, Nina, and many, many more. <br>It's easy to conform and copy, but only learn what you can, and then forge your own journey. <br>Be brave.<br>Take risks. <br>Be the title of your own story.<br>If you walk only in the dust of someone else's path the treasure you are meant to discover within yourself will be lost to everyone. Especially YOU. <br><br>Today I sing for ME. <br><br>~EJT</div>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/41995352016-05-27T10:39:56-04:002022-04-19T21:53:22-04:00Season 3, Episode 1<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="font_xl"><strong>Twenty South </strong></span><br><br><span class="font_large"><strong>Season 3 of Beachstreet USA<br><br>Episode 1 - Family Business</strong></span><br><br><em><span class="font_large"><strong>Air Date: May 27th, 2016<br>Air Time: 7:30 to 11:00</strong></span></em><br><br><span class="font_xl">Starring: Hannah Miniard & Elizabeth Joy Terrell </span><br><br><em><span class="font_regular"><strong>Complete List for Season 3 (18 Episodes)</strong></span></em><br><span class="font_large"><strong>June 27, 30<br>July 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28<br>August 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25</strong></span><br><br><strong>Stay Tuned for Episode names and Special Features! <br><br>Come see us!<br><br>Many thanks<br>~ EJT</strong>
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<div style="text-align: center;"> </div><br> Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/39129892015-11-04T08:41:29-05:002022-04-25T10:30:51-04:00Cafe<div style="text-align: center;">Sitting in a little NY cafe, watching the workers bustle back and forth. Someone making omelettes, one at the register, one running about brewing coffee, baking muffins, and perfecting pastry displays. Another is cleaning and stocking shelves, somewhere in the back metal bowls and pans are clattering about, and every now and then the distinct sound of salsa music makes its way through the noise. <br>They've clearly done all of this before. <br><br>It's 6AM, yet they are happily working, and even laughing with each other! Which, if you've been in my life for any length of time, you know this is indeed an anomaly to me. <br>Thanks to my 3-years of high school Spanish, and my sister Sarah, I'm able to decipher enough of their "secret" language to discover they are all probably related (the managers, I'm guessing, are brother and sister as they banter about who is going to bring "mama" breakfast). Although one could simply look at them to conclude that every single person behind that counter is indeed part of one, big family. <br><br>I wonder if this cafe was their dream? It is spotless and clearly well cared for. There is not one apathetic worker among them. The house specialty seems to be omelettes (perhaps like "mama" used to make?) and pastries (old family recipes?) but they have a well thought out menu which advertises a delicious array of edible offerings to the hungry public. <br>One by one customers come in, about 5 minutes in between each one. An order of coffee here, a bagel there, and a fresh, steaming, cheesy omelette every now and then. The workers like a machine anticipating the imminent kick into full gear...<br><br>As I sit in my quiet corner, nursing my french vanilla coffee, staring blankly ahead, still wondering how they are all so darn happy, and trying to overcome my usual morning mind fog, I can't help but reminisce about my history with this particular city... <br><br>A bright eyed, beautiful, tall, young lady once believed this was going to be my big start, the chance to get my dream, my music career was supposed to kick off here, and right now I'm supposed to be starring alongside Aaron Lazar in some fantastical new musical on The Great White Way!<br><br>Of course, I will always wonder what could have been here. Wondering is the blessing and curse of a perfectionist and a dreamer, but as one who is well versed in how her mind palace operates, I've learned not to live there. The road of wondering quickly becomes regret and before you know it you've taken a sharp left turn over the cliffs of self-loathing and doubt. <br><br>This time though, my wondering has brought me to contentment with the life I lead now. <br><br>I have started the race, and am experiencing little victories and dreams every day. I DO have a music career, one that is slowly, but surely thriving, and I am starring as the leading lady of my own life every day alongside my amazing, supportive husband. <br><br>Not only is my outward musical expression growing and gaining recognition, but my inner music is finally finding and settling into its own voice. <br><br>I've noticed that I've begun to sing again. <br><br>I know what you're thinking, and, YES, of course I SING! It's my job so to speak, but THIS, this is different. <br>It's like discovering a secret treasure that you thought was lost to you forever. I am not performing the obligatory warm- ups, or rehearsing a song, or playing a gig, but music is once again overflowing within me. When I would once go about my business quietly thinking and stressing and analyzing every career move and decision, I am instead happily humming and scatting out new and familiar tunes. <br><br>My eyes are shining brightly with smile creases in each corner instead of dimming with intensity and furrowing inward giving away an internal frown. I can not pinpoint where this change started, but it has indeed begun. <br><br>The cafe is bustling now. They've started blaring the once faint salsa music. Lines of customers at each station. Money and breakfast goods passing quickly between hands. Business men and women with phones in hand, Bright eyed young ladies, ambitious young gentlemen, mothers, fathers, children, an elderly couple decides to sit and enjoy.<br>The family business thrives on. <br><br>All gears are fully functional and this well oiled machine welcomes the fast-pace with a grin. They're ready, because they know those who are hungry will come. They know that their omelettes and pastries will always be in demand. Perhaps there is another breakfast joint across the street, but they have found their specialty, they've practiced and perfected it, and they offer it day after day with confidence. <br><br>After all, a body needs food like a soul needs music. <br><br>No matter where I chose to set up shop. I'm learning that hungry souls will find me. They'll hear my music, and they'll come.<br><br>So I practice, persist, and perfect being ME, and I anticipate the day when I get to feed the masses. <br><br>~EJT <br><br><br> </div>Liz Terrelltag:lizterrell.com,2005:Post/37120382015-05-24T16:48:06-04:002022-05-16T16:25:45-04:00How Strange The Change From Major to Minor<p>I am unsure what prompted me to write this, and I am still quite baffled that I am choosing to share it with the world, but I recall a wise woman once said "music is meant to be expressed, and not merely played." Well I must sincerely apologize to you all who have seen me perform recently. I have merely been playing the melody and the fool, but with a new season fast approaching my craft is calling on my vulnerability, and if I want to move forward I can't ignore it, so for those who have never heard it told before, here is my little love story with music....<br><br><br>I would like to dedicate this post to the friends and family who have come along side me, and <u><em>stayed</em></u> for the journey.<br>Thank you.<br> </p>
<p><strong><em><span class="font_regular">“Every time we say goodbye, I die a little,</span></em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em><span class="font_regular">Every time we say goodbye, I wonder why a little,”</span></em></strong><br> </p>
<p>I have always understood music.<br><span class="font_regular">Before I knew what a quarter note or a time signature was, I was creating.<br>I learned by listening.<br>I couldn’t tell you what a staff was or define the word “chord” yet I heard harmony in every song.<br>I could isolate each part and sing it. <br>I could feel music, and I was certain it could understand me.<br>It became my greatest means of self expression.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">I was a bit of an anomaly as a child. <br>I was shy yet fearless, reserved and rambunctious, curious, teachable, stubborn, and kind.<br>In different settings I could be different things. </span><br> </p>
<p><strong><em><span class="font_regular">“Why the Gods above me, who must be in the know.</span></em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em><span class="font_regular">Think so little of me, they allow you to go.”</span></em></strong></p>
<p><br><span class="font_regular">The only time where all of these traits would come together, where I truly felt the entirety of “Elizabeth Joy” was while I was singing. Every chapter of my childhood is marked by music. My favorite memories of me ALL take place on the stage. The moments in which I have been the most proud of myself are all moments where I have poured my heart and soul into a performance.</span></p>
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<p><strong><em><span class="font_regular">“When you're near, there's such an air of spring about it,”</span></em></strong></p>
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<p><span class="font_regular">I LOVED music. <br>I loved learning about it.<br>I loved singing what I learned.<br>I loved listening to it.<br>I loved singing what I listened to.<br>You get the idea.</span></p>
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<p><strong><em><span class="font_regular">"I can hear a lark somewhere, begin to sing about it,"</span></em></strong></p>
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<p><span class="font_regular">I’m certain my family has heard me sing more than they’ve heard me speak, and MANY of my friends can probably say the same thing. <br>I could not imagine a life without music, and as I grew older, and reached the cusp of adulthood I came to realize that there was NOTHING. ELSE. in this world that I could do that would make me truly happy, and so… </span></p>
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<p><strong><em><span class="font_regular">"There's no love song finer,"</span></em></strong><br> </p>
<p><span class="font_large">I leapt boldly from the cliffs of decision and uncertainty, and I DECIDED TO MAKE MUSIC MY CAREER!</span><br> </p>
<p><em><span class="font_regular"><strong>"but how strange the change from major to minor..."</strong></span></em><br><br> </p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Who knew that one decision could shift my entire reality.<br>Choosing music was the easiest decision I have ever made. It was the biggest “no-brainer” in the history of ME, and everyone agreed and cheered and applauded!<br><br>And then I hit the icy waters below, and while gasping for breath I realized suddenly that I no longer understood what the world called music.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">It was competition. It was fierce. It was calculating. <br>It had everything to do with who you knew, and what you looked like.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">I was young, wild, and determined, and so I pushed on, and I fought. I fought through many heartbreaks, let-downs, and disappointments. There was even a time when it seemed on the outside that I had given up, but something within me fought for hope, and when I found it I clung to it for dear life, but by then music had almost become a foreign language to me. The new colleagues I found and hoped to call friends instead seemed to hold up a mirror to show me that all I was doing was unoriginal.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">The worst thing anyone could ever call me is unoriginal.<br>Yet I found that every career goal I set, and every decision I made was all ready claimed by someone else. There’s nothing new under the sun.</span><br> </p>
<p><span class="font_regular">I haven’t been sure of a single thing since I decided to pursue music as a career, so then WHY did I choose this again?!?!?</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Oh yes, I remember…</span></p>
<p><br><strong><em>"Every time we say goodbye, I die a little<br>Every time we say goodbye, I wonder why a little<br>Why the gods above me, who must be in the know<br>Think so little of me they allow you to go<br><br>When you're near, there's such an air of spring about it,<br>I can hear a lark somewhere, begin to sing about it,<br>There's no love song finer, but how strange the change from major to minor<br>Every time we say goodbye."</em></strong></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Music has always been sure of me. <br><br>Everybody was created unique and special and beautiful and with PURPOSE. <br>Mine is music. To create it and express it and release it into the world, and hope that it falls on the ears that need to hear it.<br><br>If I am not singing I am not living, and so I choose to live on. </span></p>
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