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New York City-based vocalist Sarah Lynch brings much more to the microphone than just a great set of pipes. She and music have been friends since she started studying piano at age five. Her playing led to singing, which led to composing, and now, with a masters degree in piano performance from UCLA, this upcoming singer-songwriter knows her way around a piece of music.

Her first album, Haunted Heart, released Fall 2006 on Runt One Records, includes five originals and seven not-so-standard standards from the '20s and '40s. Recorded in New York City in February 2006, the other musicians on the album include: Pete McCann, guitar; Mark Ferber, drums; Phil Palombi, bass; Tim Albright, trombone; Dave Smith, trumpet.

Some of Sarah’s most salient influences include Jo Stafford, Dinah Washington, Anita O'Day, Sarah Vaughan, Peggy Lee, and Dianne Reeves.

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Album Review

Sarah Lynch: Haunted Heart

Read "Haunted Heart" reviewed by Michael P. Gladstone


New York singer/songwriter Sarah Lynch has something going for her on her debut recording, Haunted Heart. As a classically trained pianist, Lynch has only been singing for the past six years.

The album is roughly divided between original compositions and The Great American Songbook. The album opens with an original Lynch tune, “Progress," which is saucily accompanied by trombonist Tim Albright. The tune is played in a medium tempo New Orleans setting which is repeated midway through the ...

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Sweet Rhythm CD-Release Event Set for Sarah Lynch's "Haunted Heart" - Tuesday, January 16, 2007 with Pete McCann, Bryson Kern, Dave Smith, Phil Palombi & Tim Albright

Sweet Rhythm CD-Release Event Set for Sarah Lynch's "Haunted Heart" - Tuesday, January 16, 2007 with Pete McCann, Bryson Kern, Dave Smith, Phil Palombi & Tim Albright

Source: All About Jazz

To celebrate the release of her CD Haunted Heart, Sarah Lynch and her band will play two sets at Sweet Rhythm in Greenwich Village, on January 16, 2007.

Band personnel consists of Pete McCann (g), Phil Palombi (b), Bryson Kern (d), Dave Smith (tpt) and Tim Albright (tbn).

New York City-based vocalist Sarah Lynch brings much more to the microphone than just a great set of pipes (and composer Phil Springer likens her to “a young Peggy Lee.") She and ...

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Sweet Rhythm CD-Release Event Set for Sarah Lynch's "Haunted Heart" Tuesday January 16th

Sweet Rhythm CD-Release Event Set for Sarah Lynch's "Haunted Heart" Tuesday January 16th

Source: All About Jazz

With Pete McCann, Phil Palombi, Otis Brown III, Dave Smith & Tim Albright To celebrate the release of “Haunted Heart," Sarah Lynch and her band will play two sets (8 and 9:30) at Sweet Rhythm in Greenwich Village, on January 16, 2007. Band personnel, include Pete McCann (g), Phil Palombi (b), Otis Brown III (d), Dave Smith (tpt) and Tim Albright (tbn).

New York City-based vocalist Sarah Lynch brings much more to the microphone than just a great set of ...

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Sweet Rhythm CD-Party Set for Sarah Lynch's "Haunted Heart" - Tuesday January 16, 2007

Sweet Rhythm CD-Party Set for Sarah Lynch's "Haunted Heart" - Tuesday January 16, 2007

Source: All About Jazz

To celebrate the release of her recording Haunted Heart, Sarah Lynch and her band will play two sets at Sweet Rhythm in Greenwich Village, on January 16, 2007. Band personnel (the same as on the recording) include Pete McCann (g), Phil Palombi (b), Mark Ferber (d), with Dave Smith on trumpet and Tim Albright on trombone.

New York City-based vocalist Sarah Lynch brings much more to the microphone than just a great set of pipes (and composer Phil Springer likens ...

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Sarah Lynch, Pete McCann, Alexis Cuadrado & Mark Ferber Tuesday 9pm at Mannahatta

Sarah Lynch, Pete McCann, Alexis Cuadrado & Mark Ferber Tuesday 9pm at Mannahatta

Source: All About Jazz

At Mannahatta on Tuesday night, June 20th, Sarah Lynch will sing the 9 o'clock set, with Pete McCann (g), Alexis Cuadrado (b), and Mark Ferber (d).

Todd Jenkins calls guitarist Pete McCann “an exceedingly perceptive player with the good sense to approach songs in a way that befits their basic character, and the creativity to make something fresh out of those songs at the same time" (and if you've heard McCann play with Lynch before, you know exactly what Jenkins ...

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Monday at Kavehaz with Sarah Lynch, Pete McCann, Phil Palombi & Mark Ferber

Monday at Kavehaz with Sarah Lynch, Pete McCann, Phil Palombi & Mark Ferber

Source: All About Jazz

Kavehaz favorite Sarah Lynch will sing the 9 o'clock set on Monday night, January 23rd, with Pete McCann on guitar, Phil Palombi on bass, and Mark Ferber on drums.

Todd Jenkins calls guitarist Pete McCann “an exceedingly perceptive player with the good sense to approach songs in a way that befits their basic character, and the creativity to make something fresh out of those songs at the same time." (If you heard McCann play with Lynch at 169 Bar, you ...

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Sarah Lynch, Pete McCann, Chris Higgins and Diego Voglino at 169 Bar Friday the 18th

Sarah Lynch, Pete McCann, Chris Higgins and Diego Voglino at 169 Bar Friday the 18th

Source: All About Jazz

169 Bar favorite Sarah Lynch will sing again Friday night at 8 o'clock, this time with a whole new posse: Pete McCann on guitar, Chris Higgins on bass, and Diego Voglino on drums. Todd Jenkins calls guitarist Pete McCann “an exceedingly perceptive player with the good sense to approach songs in a way that befits their basic character, and the creativity to make something fresh out of those songs at the same time." (If you were at Kavehaz when he ...

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Sarah Lynch at Kavehaz Jazz Cafe Monday

Sarah Lynch at Kavehaz Jazz Cafe Monday

Source: All About Jazz


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169 Bar Hosts Jazz Vocalist Sarah Lynch with Greg Skaff, Phil Palombi & Mark Ferber

169 Bar Hosts Jazz Vocalist Sarah Lynch with Greg Skaff, Phil Palombi & Mark Ferber

Source: All About Jazz

New York City-based vocalist Sarah Lynch appears Monday, August 22nd at 169 Bar with Greg Skaff on guitar, Phil Palombi on bass, and Mark Ferber on drums.

Greg Skaff's latest CD, “Ellington Boulevard", is on the Zoho record label and has garnered critical praise. In addition to leading his own trio, he also works regularly with Bobby Watson, David “Fathead" Newman, and Gloria Lynne.

Bassist Phil Palombi, who plays both internationally and in New York, performs and records with such ...

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Monday Monday: 169 Bar Hosts Jazz Vocalist Sarah Lynch with Greg Skaff, Phil Palombi & Mark Ferber

Monday Monday: 169 Bar Hosts Jazz Vocalist Sarah Lynch with Greg Skaff, Phil Palombi & Mark Ferber

Source: All About Jazz

New York City-based vocalist Sarah Lynch appears Monday, August 22nd at 169 Bar with Greg Skaff on guitar, Phil Palombi on bass, and Mark Ferber on drums.

Greg Skaff's latest CD, “Ellington Boulevard", is on the Zoho record label and has garnered critical praise. In addition to leading his own trio, he also works regularly with Bobby Watson, David “Fathead" Newman, and Gloria Lynne.

Bassist Phil Palombi, who plays both internationally and in New York, performs and records with such ...

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Jazz Vocalist Sarah Lynch at 169 Bar Monday with Greg Skaff, Phil Palombi & Mark Ferber

Jazz Vocalist Sarah Lynch at 169 Bar Monday with Greg Skaff, Phil  Palombi & Mark Ferber

Source: All About Jazz

New York City-based vocalist Sarah Lynch appears Monday, August 22nd at 169 Bar with Greg Skaff on guitar, Phil Palombi on bass, and Mark Ferber on drums.

Greg Skaff's latest CD, “Ellington Boulevard", is on the Zoho record label and has garnered critical praise. In addition to leading his own trio, he also works regularly with Bobby Watson, David “Fathead" Newman, and Gloria Lynne.

Bassist Phil Palombi, who plays both internationally and in New York, performs and records with such ...

Jazzreview.com Reviewed by: Bill Falconer

Haunted Heart is a wonderful debut album by New York City-based singer/songwriter Sarah Lynch. Lynch, a classical singer with a Masters degree in piano performance, took up jazz some six years ago. She has been likened to a young Peggy Lee and lists Lee among her influences, along with Jo Stafford, Dinah Washington, Anita O'Day and Diane Reeves. Actually she has a distinctive voice and the ability to sing (and swing) clearly at all tempos. "Runnin' Wild" proves the point. This is no easy task; we have all heard classical singers overwhelm popular music with their oh-so-perfect diction. The program is made up of standards and interesting originals and, with few exceptions, backing is provided by a nice tight group of guitar, bass, drums, trombone and trumpet. Pete McCann on guitar seems to be everywhere!

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Primary Instrument

Vocals

Willing to teach

Beginner to advanced

Credentials/Background

Over eight years of experience teaching all levels, private, and classes, all ages. Masters degree in Piano Performance from UCLA.

Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Haunted Heart

Self Produced
2007

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Progress

From: Haunted Heart
By Sarah Lynch

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