Ambience

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The bands formation and success is rooted in each member's dedication to the sophistication and beauty of the Golden Era of Jazz. When this idea is mixed with modern swing and latin feels, you get the distinctive and intoxicating sound of Ambience which can be heard in their debut recording “The Second Set,” that was successfully released in January 2009.

Ambience’s distinctive sound is characterized by tasteful guitar, lively brisk be-bop horn lines, robust bass, stimulating percussion and the pure sultry voice of Leah Natale.

One Track Mind: Stephen Richard "Ambience" (2010)

Source: Something Else!
July 22, 2010

By PicoIt could be argued that Houston, Texas is one of the major gestation points for smooth jazz sax stars. Ronnie Laws and Kirk Whalum came from what Laws calls the Bayou City of the Future. Also, let's not forget that Wilton Felder, Joe Sample and the rest of the Crusaders gang hail from that town, too. So, which Houstonian is next in line to make their mark in the velvety, r&b side of jazz?Stephen Richard ...
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Debut CD from Ambience Features Classic Jazz Sounds and Leah Natale on Vocals

Source: All About Jazz
February 23, 2009

SEATTLE, WA - Ambience, a Seattle based Jazz group, has released their debut CD titled, The Second Set. Ordering info and locations can be found on the Ambience website at: ambiencejazz.net The Second Set, features Jazz and Samba classics from the golden era of American music as well as Brazilian and other Latin genres. Ambience, is a Seattle based Jazz group that features Leah Natale on vocals, George Stone on guitar, Burt Boice on bass and Chris Busa on winds. ...
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