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Tigress

by Sonya Jason

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  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    The CD is packaged in a clear jewel box case with a colorful insert which includes a poster style photograph of "the Tigress" plus detailed album credits of the 22 top LA studio musicians who contributed to this album. Autographed CD available upon request.

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1.
Tigress 03:43
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2.
Exotica 05:08
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3.
Forbidden Love 04:22
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4.
Green Eyes 05:58
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5.
Just Take A Chance 04:11
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Just take a chance on love. I know the pain you're thinking of it hurt before I won't let it hurt you anymore. He promised all you could ask you hoped and prayed that it would last suddenly you're alone in the night. So bring me your tears I will dry your eyes your fears my arms will hold you tight 'til dawn. I'll always love you. Baby look at me I'm the man you need let me in your heart forever. Just take a chance on love. We'll have the life we're dreaming of an ocean view and a child or two. So bring me your dreams they will come alive it seems I need you by my side oh baby I'll always love you.
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Tryst (Secret Lover) 06:17
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Secret Lover
7.
Easy Love 04:43
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8.
Mystery Man 04:41
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9.
Cartoon Blues 03:58
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10.
Touch and Go 04:42
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11.
Escape To Dreamland 07:37
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Message from Sonya:
This album contains so much love and magic, it's contagious. Let the music wrap around you like a warm hug.

"Sonya Jason blows away her rivals with a torrent of sizzling and slinky sax-work on her major label debut release from Warner Music Discovery. Tigress is an all original release, showcasing Sonya’s remarkable gift for composing and arranging, and making her the most versatile female recording artist recording today. Sonya displays a rare talent for crafting accessible, passionate tunes that surprise and enchant across a number of contemporary musical styles."
- Sid Birenbaum, Warner Music Discovery

“Tigress is the perfect title for her debut, as she alternates between the cool sensuality of a cat and the fiery roar of its more ferocious counterpart.”
- Jonathon Widran, JAZZIZ Magazine

“Comparisons with Candy Dulfer have already probably begun for saxophonist Sonya Jason. On the basis of Tigress, there are some accurate parallels to be drawn, but not on the playing side. Jason is a far more accomplished soloist, at least on the basis of recorded evidence, and also more versatile, playing sopranino and flute besides alto sax. While the arrangements, production, and plethora of guitarists indicate that the set has been tailored for the Adult contemporary and light jazz market, Jason shows enough when given the solo spotlight to prove that she’s an improviser, not a pop instrumentalist.”
- Ron Wynn, All Music Guide expert reviewer

“Sonya Jason is an explosive, technically flash alto/soprano saxophonist. The tone is more robust than sweet. Punchy than fluttery. Her band is bolstered by hired gun heavies...musicians that aren’t afraid to step up the intensity. The result is some fiery, impassioned sax wailing and some thunderous ensemble arrangements.”
- GAVIN Report

“Tigress is a MASTERPIECE. The music is so musical, heartfelt and gorgeous. I LOVE IT.
- Gary Malkin, Emmy award winning composer/producer

credits

released March 30, 2009

Sonya Jason - alto and sopranino saxophones, flute
David Goldblatt - keyboards on tracks 4, 5, 6 and 7
David Garfield - keyboards on tracks 1 and 8
Bill Cunliffe - acoustic piano solo on track 11
Curtis Brengle - keyboards on track 9
John Beasley - keyboard sweetening on track 11
Bruce Malament - keyboard sweetening on all tracks
Mike O'Neill - electric guitar on tracks 5, 7, 10
Mike Miller - electric guitar on tracks 3, 6, 9, 11 and
acoustic guitar on track 4
Ciro Hurtado - acoustic guitar on tracks 2 and 8
Jimmy Haslip - electric bass on tracks 3 and 11
John Pena - electric bass on tracks 1, 2 and 8
Leroy Ball- electric bass on tracks 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10
Vinnie Colaiuta - drums on tracks 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10
Chester Thompson - drums on tracks 3 and 11
Joey Heredia - drums on tracks 1 and 8
Luis Conte - percussion on tracks 4, 6, 7, 10
Kevin Ricard - percussion on tracks 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 11
Jim Miller - percussion on track 9
Louis Price - lead vocal on track 5
Monalisa Young - background vocal on tracks 5 and 6
Maxi Anderson - background vocal on tracks 5 and 6
Walt Fowler - flugelhorn on track 6

All songs composed by Sonya Jason, Chocolate Kisses Music (ASCAP)
except Forbidden Love by Sonya Jason and Tom Powers
Arranged by Sonya Jason and Bruce Malament
Produced by Dennis Moody and Sonya Jason
Recorded and Mixed by Dennis Moody at Sonora Recorders
in Los Angeles, California
Assistant Engineering by Bob Ouellette, Gene Takayasu,
Carey Farnsworth, and Scott Mathers
Mastered by Joe Gastwirt at OceanView Digital Mastering
in Los Angeles, California
Design and Illustration by Steve Brown
Photography by Byll Williams
Sonya's Hair and Make-up by Gib Acuna for the Ravelo
Sonya's Styling by Evelyn Sumida
Production Supervision by Keith Holzman

© 2009 Saja Music (reissued with permission)
℗ 1993 Warner Music Discovery Inc.

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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. ... more

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