5.12.09

Jeannette d'Armand / Stage Road

The daughter of two classical singers and the granddaughter of a Broadway star, Jeannette has been immersed in music as long as she can remember. Formerly soloist for Cirque du Soleil’s Mystère in Las Vegas, she is known to Seattle audiences as a cabaret singer and member of 5th Avenue Theatre’s popular women's trio, The Daffodils. She recorded Stage Road in New York and co-produced it with Manhattan Transfer founder Laurel Massé and arranger/pianist Hubert “Tex” Arnold. The recording includes songs by Bob Dorough, Alec Wilder, Jackie Gleason, Stephen Sondheim, Rupert Holmes, and Joni Mitchell.

SECOND CD Release Party! December 2, 2009, 7:00p.m.
Come celebrate the release of Jeannette d’Armand’s debut CD, Stage Road, a collection of lesser-known jazz works, with back-up vocals by Manhattan Transfer’s Laurel Massé and Janis Siegel. Composers include Bob Dorough, Alec Wilder, Jackie Gleason, Stephen Sondheim, Rupert Holmes, and Joni Mitchell.

JALALA


Unofficial Website New Face!

http://laurelmasse2.moonfruit.com/

25.11.09

JazzWeek Radio Chart —November 25, 2009


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24.11.09

Clipping / The Washington Post


In a Mellow Tone


CANDY...


11.11.09

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8.11.09

NEW YORK TIMES / Just click over the photo in order to read the article


6.11.09

After Dark: This weekend jam-packed with great music, art

Laurel Massé, one of the founding members of Manhattan Transfer, will join guitarist Tom Mitchell, pianist Robert Redd and bassist Tommy Cecil at 49 West (49 West St.) for two shows at 8 and 10 p.m. This amazing group of musicians has shared the stage or recorded with some of the best in the jazz and swing worlds, and this is your chance to see them live in an intimate venue with great food and drink. Cover is only $20 for this fantastic show featuring "the best friend a song has ever had," according to Dave Guard of the Kingston Trio. Visit http://www.49westcoffeehouse.com/ or call 410-626-9796 for more information. Reservations are strongly encouraged.

22.10.09

Laurel Massé with Tom Mitchell/11.06.2009

Laurel Massé with Tom Mitchell 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Second show 10pm-11:30pm
Laurel Massé with Tom Mitchell, Robert Redd & Tommy Cecil"Some singers can swing, some can infuse a lyric with emotional truth. Laurel Massé is the rare artist who does both. Ever since her debut as a founding member of Grammy award-winning vocal group The Manhattan Transfer, Massé has been recognized as one of the foremost song interpreters of her generation. Dave Guard, of the Kingston Trio called her “the best friend a song ever had”. With impeccable taste, perfect intonation, and an irresistible sense of swing, she has become a favorite of audiences and critics worldwide."

21.10.09

NEW SITE FROM JALALA!

14.10.09

JALALA IN THE RADIO SHOW!

13.10.09

MORE MAGIC WITH JALALA!


JALALA sings live and is interviewed by Barry Z Variety Show!! Please tune in and join us as we chew the fat with Barry!

live today from 6-7PM EST via :

28.9.09

Laurel at the recording studio!


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16.9.09

JazzWeek Jazz Radio Report—September 16, 2009


JALALA#68

Vocal Jazz in Amazon.com


JALALA#51

Radio Airplay Chart


JALALA #22

California:Roots Radio Airplay Chart


JALALA #79

11.9.09

24th ANNUAL BACK STAGE BISTRO AWARDS GALA.

LAUREL MASSÉ THE BEST!


20.8.09

Moon River


Jalala at Borders in Columbus Circle, NYC.

Janis Siegel, Laurel Massé and Lauren Kinhan performing live to a great crowd to promote their debut album: That Ol' Mercer Magic. Photos by George Hahn.

JALALA LIVE

JALALA LIVE

10.8.09

JALALA IN CONCERT!

When
Aug 18, 2009 7:00 pm (Tuesday)
Where
Borders - Columbus Circle (map)
New York, NY
40.7142 -74.0064
Who
JALALA
What
John Herndon Mercer, aka Johnny Mercer, was more than just a lyricist of popular song; he was a true American poet and THAT OLD MERCER MAGIC is an amazing new project from three equally amazing ladies called JaLaLa; Janis Siegel of The Manhattan Transfer, Laurel Masse (an original founding and former member of The Manhattan Transfer) and Lauren Kinhan of New York Voices fame. Meet JaLaLa after their performance to have your copy of their new CD signed.

8.8.09

An Evening of Jazz at LaNegrita Lounge


The Carpenter’s Kids Jam Sponsored by The Cathedral School
Those of us that were able to pop into LaNegrita on Friday night, June 12 to some great jazz, sensational vocals, and more than a few laughs. Music was fromThe Morningside Jazz Quartet, comprised of Kenny Wessel and Lee Welch on guitars,Joe Fitzgerald on bass, and Lou Grassi on drums. Laurel Masse, singer/recording artist,commanded the audience with her beautiful voice, and Cynthia Kaplan,author/comedienne was witty with her original comedic songs. Several CKAmbassadors came to show their support and catch up with one another. Thank you,Rev. Patty Welch (Chaplain of the Cathedral School) for organizing this entertaining evening.

29.7.09

Japanese Magazine, January 1979

15.7.09

Julie Wilson & Laurel Massé In Concert.


http://www.laurelmasse.com/
www.citycabaret.com/jwilson/
http://www.thecabaretconferenceatyale.com/

1.7.09

Laurel Massé at Ashokan June 28 - July 4, 2009


WESTERN & SWING WEEK AT ASHOKAN

Swing • Jazz • Country • Western Swing

CLASSES & ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Lindy and West Coast swing, C&W dances, squares & contras, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, steel guitar, harmony singing, piano, vocal workshops, swing & country band clinics, improvisation, music theory, dance parties, jam sessions, song swaps and more...

THE WESTERN & SWING WEEK PHILOSOPHY
We provide classes in both music and dance, so that dancers will have the finest music to dance to and musicians will be inspired by the great dance forms that their music is rooted in. Participants can tailor their own schedule to focus exclusively on music, dance or a mix of both. It's not uncommon to find an experienced dancer taking a beginning music class or an experienced musician learning to dance for the first time.