FOLKWAX MAGAZINE [DECEMBER, 2005]
"...absolutely brilliant sounds and turns of phrase...this is how songwriting is done...you may not know LaTresa yet or heard any of her amazing work...but you will..." (go to http://www.folkwax.com/ to get the free music e-zine/newsletter and to read the full review from the archives)
LATRESA-FREE SPIRIT [July 2004 Issue]
No Label, CD030922
LaTresa Orndoff is a Nashville, Tenn.-based singer who combines elements of bluegrass, traditional country, and blues to create a fresh sound. "Free Spirit" consists of a dozen numbers composed by LaTresa. Assisted by a host of guest musicians including Randy Kohrs (resonator guitar and lap steel) and Pat Flynn (guitar), LaTresa's vocals exude an earthy quality that ventures far beyond the boundaries of bluegrass. Some of the highlights include "Gone To Memphis," "Whenever My Eyes Cry," "From Her Memory," and "Love Curse This Hold." "Free Spirit" is an effectual production with the possibility to cross over into multiple musical genres. (LaTresa, P.O. Box 90075, Nashville, TN 37209, www.latresa.com.)
(Bluegrass Unlimited - July 2004)
FREE SPIRIT
Artist: LaTresa
Independently produced by Kenny Royster and the artist, this venture into bluegrass with a contemporary twist will have your foot atappin' to the wistful slow ballads and up-beat tunes alike. LaTresa's beautiful vocals enhanced by some of Nashville's finest musicians give justice to her soulful lyrics on all twelve cuts. If you're into bluegrass at all, you've got to have this CD in your collection.
(Nashville Music Guide - May 2004)
"Free Spirit is a project chock full of some interesting tunes, great arrangements, fine picking, all propelled by LaTresa's unforgettable emotive and shimmering voice... great stuff..."
(Dave Higgs producer & host of syndicated public radio show Blue-grass Breakdown)
"We don't have the space to fully express the pleasure we received listening to this beautiful new release... LaTresa's words, voice and arrangements backed by a great group of musicians makes this a 5 star album."
(Bill Gamble of Americana Music Place)
It's not an editorial review, but LaTresa's CD art and layout have been spotlighted at Music Row Connection, the company that manufactured and printed her CD. They did an excellent job realizing LaTresa's vision with her CD art. Check it out online!
http://www.musicrowconnection.com/latresa_cd/latresa.html |
