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Feels So Good: Live in Half Moon Bay

by Sonya Jason

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  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    The CD is packaged in a sleek semi-gloss digipak beautifully designed with images from the live concert performance. Included is the story of Sonya's inspiration for recording this tribute album as well as a dedication to the founder of the uniquely intimate jazz venue where it was recorded, Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society. Autographed CD available upon request.

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1.
(instrumental arrangement) Lyrics from From the 1973 Live Album, Land of Make Believe, Chuck Mangione Quartet with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra & Esther Satterfield, vocalist: When you're feeling down and out Wondering what this world's about I know a place that has the answer. It's a place where no one dies. It's a land where no one cries. And good vibrations always Greet you. How I love when my thoughts run To the land of make believe. Where everything is fun Forever. Children always gather around Mother Goose and all her rhyme They fill the air with sounds Of laughter. People dancing Their hearts are filled With all the reasons why. You and I should learn the way Of the land of make believe And make this world of ours Much brighter. I once asked the Wizard of Oz For the secret of his land He said, "Just take a look around here. Seven dwarfs and Little Boy Blue, Uncle Remus and Snow White, too. (Now, just between us, That's what's known as integration.) Jack and Jill are hard at work Helping children dream awhile, And Snoopy's making smiles For grown-ups. All the elves are making toys They are rich with all the joys Of seeing happy kids At Christmas. We are waiting To help you find The dream made just for you. In a few words let's just say That in answer to your quiz Imagination is The secret." Hear the music of the band It was written in our land For what's a song but someone's Dream? In your world there was a King He once said, "I have a dream," Now there's a man who knew The secret. Dreams are really The thoughts that you Have hidden in your heart. When you start a brand new day Let your heart show you the way And make a dream or two Come true. How I love when my thoughts run To the land of make believe Where everything is fun Forever.
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Winelight 06:38
(instrumental arrangement) Lyrics to Winelight, the 1980 instrumental song originally recorded by Grover Washington, Jr., Music by William Eaton, Lyrics by Kurt Elling (2003) In the wine light, livin' lovin's soft delights Smooth and mellow, feelin' how we move so right We're lettin' the time go, and takin' it nice and slow. In the wine light, lazyin' through this all night flight Higher and higher, baby, touchin' you with second sight We're over the rainbow, it's time to let it flow Baby, you're my lover, no other I'd ask to stay And make a hideaway with me. Dreaming in Burgundy Lookin' out the window at the universe's starry array, we can say "Everything's OK, you see" as long as you're here with me We can leave the world or make it go. We can lose it in the undertow If you say it's true, then we can push it away As long as you stay Whatever you say Please, baby, just stay And let this wine light, colour every look tonight Feel the love grow, and let our spirits reunite We never will let go, until we overflow
3.
(instrumental arrangement) Lyrics to Make Me a Memory, the 1980 instrumental song by Grover Washington Jr., (lyricist unknown) Hello again, it's you and me Kinda always like it used to be Sippin' wine, killing time Trying to solve life's mysteries How's your life, it's been awhile? God it's good to see you smile I see you reaching for your keys Looking for a reason not to leave If you don't know if you should stay If you don't say what's on your mind Baby just breathe There's nowhere else tonight we should be You wanna make a memory? You wanna steal a piece of time? You can sing the melody to me And I can write a couple lines
4.
(instrumental arrangement) Lyrics from From the 1977 album by Chuck Mangione, Feels So Good, with Don Potter, vocals There's no place for me to hide The thoughts of all the time I cried And felt this pain That I have known Because I needed just to hear That special something And then one day You just appear You said "hello" "Let's make love along the way" Your name is music to my heart I'll always really love you Feel so good when I'm with you I can't believe you love me too With you it feels like it should feel With you it feels so good
5.
Spain 06:09
(instrumental)
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Green Eyes 05:18
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Shaker Song 06:14
(instrumental arrangement)
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10.
Revelation 07:47
(instrumental arrangement)

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Message from Sonya:
This is the music I LOVE. This live recording is a tribute to the contemporary jazz and fusion artists from the '70s and '80s; the artists who seduced me into the music that was to become my life's work. My wish for you, dear listener, is that you come away inspired and uplifted, with more energy, more passion for life, and maybe even a feeling of being healed in some way.

“Sonya has fantastic chops and beautiful soul in her style. Not only does Sonya rock, but all of her band on Feels So Good is comprised of truly gifted players and soloists. A must-hear!"
~ Tommy Merry, filmmaker/video producer

"Seeing her onstage, I was absolutely wowed! Sonya is reintroducing this music to an audience that craves that sound - it's Soul jazz, R&B jazz, Latin jazz - it's just good music. The girl can play!"
~ Miranda Wilson, jazz radio host

"I bought 'Feels So Good' and I've been playing it non-stop in the car. I love it! Incredibly arranged and beautifully produced!"
~ Stosh Dudek, retired New York chef

credits

released September 17, 2017

Sonya Jason - alto saxophone, curved soprano saxophone, sopranino saxophone, percussion
Ken Harrill - electric guitar
Frank Martin - synthesizer and acoustic piano
Sam Bevin - electric bass
Tommie Bradford, Jr. - drums

Recorded live in concert at Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society in Half Moon Bay, California

Arranged and Produced by Sonya Jason
Recorded and Mixed by Adrian Wong of Loose Ears Recordings in San Francisco, California
Mastered by Rainer Gembalczyk of Sienna Digital in Half Moon Bay, California
Cover Art Graphic Design by Sonya Jason
Photography by Martha Bruce

All cover songs licensed through Loudr
1. Land of Make Believe, Chuck Mangione (Gates Music, Inc.)
2. Winelight, William Eaton (BMG Rights Management LLC)
3. Make Me A Memory, Grover Washington, Jr. (Universal Music Publishing Group)
4. Feels So Good, Chuck Mangione (Gates Music, Inc.)
5. Spain, Chick Corea (Universal Music Publishing Group)
6. Green Eyes, Sonya Jason (Chocolate Kisses Music)
7. Friends and Strangers, William Jeffery (BMG Rights Management LLC)
8. Shaker Song, Jay Beckenstein (Harlem Music)
9. Nothing Personal, Don Grolnick (Universal Music Publ. Group)
10. Revelation, Russell Ferrante and Lori Perry (Universal Music Publishing Group)

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Sonya Jason Half Moon Bay, California

“This female sax player is all guts and no gimmick. She plays it like she means it."
– Santa Barbara International Jazz Festival.
Sonya is a full-time recording artist, performer, and award- winning composer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her latest release "Feels So Good: Live in Half Moon Bay" is a tribute to the legendary jazz fusion artists who seduced her into the music business.
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