Based out of Los Angeles, CA, Sylvia Brooks is a female jazz artist that has made a name for herself by collaborating with many other noted musicians. One of her accomplishments was the debut in 2009 of Dangerous Liaisons, followed in 2012 by Restless. In these, she has been able to evoke the emotion of not only desperation, but also longing paired with heartache. With her third release, The Arrangement, the tone goes from a more somber black and white palate, to one filled with vibrant colors in the sounds. She expresses beautifully the vivid details so carefully laid out by the arrangers Otmaro Ruiz, Kim Richmond, Jeff Colella, Quinn Johnson and Christian Jacob. Her level of skill has allowed her to fully take on a song and infuse it with emotion.
Apart from working with other peoples’ songs, she has now started contributing to the creation of three different original pieces. Her style is reminiscent of other artists, ranging from traces of Lennon and McCartney, all the way from Cole Porter to Hank Williams. Sylvia Brooks is one of those female jazz artists that effortlessly takes the listener on a journey of varying emotions. With The Arrangement, she has no doubt been able to take what is the best from those collaborating with her and create a unique sound that highlights her exquisite talent.
For the jazz lover, The Arrangement is currently playing on many different formats. Apart from being available for immediate download, many stations across the country currently have it on their playlist. It is easy to check out the talents of Sylvia Brooks by taking advantage of any of the available listening options.
