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Alison Lewis

Alison was once described by Cabaret Scenes as, "a singer with a hauntingly beautiful voice who transformed the ordinary into the extraordinary with brilliant arrangements and vocal experimentation."  Her debut solo album, Seven, has received much national and international acclaim, as well reached the top 40 of both the CMJ and RMR charts.

A consummate singer/songwriter, her original song, "Seesaw" earned a Finalist position with the 2017 John Lennon Songwriting Contest, while her single "Tidepool" earned a finalist position in the 2017 Hollywood Music in Media Awards showcase. Both the single, "Tidepool," and her album, "Seven" won the May 2017 Akademia Music Awards for Best Americana Song and Best Jazz Album respectively.  Alison also lent her songwriting and vocal talents to a recently released album of originals co-written with Peter Yarrow and survivors of the Parkland, Florida school shootings.

​No stranger to stages large and small, Alison has performed as a soloist at venues ranging from Disney Concert Hall to Lincoln Center. She has performed/toured with world music a cappella groups, major cover bands, R&B acts, as well as gospel and classical ensembles at high profile events throughout California. She has also shared the stage with such notables as Michael Franti, Peter Yarrow, and Patti Austin.  She has additional performed the national anthem for the LA Lakers, the Clippers, the 49ers and the Golden State Warriors. 

Alison is a seasoned session singer, having provided vocals for artists across the United States and Europe.  You can hear the variety of styles in which she specializes here (including classical, jazz, musical theater, folk, soul and pop).  Her off-camera credits include TV shows (including "Disenchantment," "What We Do in the Shadows," and National Geographics series), video games, films, and independent artists. On-screen appearances include the movie, "In Pursuit of Happyness" (gospel choir singer) and the TV shows, "Chasing Life" (ABC Family), “Just Roll With It (Disney Channel) and “Good Trouble” (Hulu).

An active community organizer, Alison volunteers her pipes at numerous hospitals and treatment facilities as well as has led major social service efforts across the United States and abroad.  She additionally serves as a Speech Language Pathologist, a voice instructor, and a facilitator of community singing workshops in Skid Row through the nonprofit organization, Urban Voices Project.

 

Awards

Finalist for Best Original Jazz Song with the 2017 John Lennon Songwriting Contest ("Seesaw")

Finalist for Best Americana song in the 2017 Hollywood Music In Media Awards contest ("Tidepool")

Winner of Best Jazz Album in the May, 2017 Akademia Music Awards

Gear

Senheisser dynamic mic

Moneheim Creme condenser mic

Gefell UM 92.1 tube condenser mic

Mojave MA 200 condenser mic

Apollo Twin i/o

Great River mic pre


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"Moved by intuition, she instinctively connects emotionally to the lyrics, making the listener contemplate each word, seeing songs like Irving Berlin's "Cheek to Cheek" and Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone" in a new light, a way that makes the songs seem even more brilliant than their original version."  Susan Frances, AXS

"... every once in a while I find a gem that blows me away.  Alison Lewis' CD "Seven" is one of those gems, a new CD in a world of its own!... Alison Lewis is one of the best singers I have heard in quite a while.  Why you ask?  First, her voice is pure and strong, she has perfect pitch and a unique understanding of lyrics.  But what puts her over the top is her vocal and musical arrangements that are new, fresh and a treat for the ears!"  Bob Nicosia of MusicManBlog.com

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