Reviews
See the article on Molly and the band from ColoradoMagazineOnline.com "The Sweet Life music will appeal to everyone, not just jazz fans. Brazilian
rhythms have the strength to drive Latin lovers out of the room and Molly
Greacen's Brazilian songs are definitely worth checking out. Molly is
without a doubt a fascinating jazz singer. The most romantic tracks are
those sung in Portuguese. Molly's distinct style updates the Brazilian
song traditions with elements of pop, blues and jazz. Nice work, reachable
to all ears!"
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"With a happy session that remains harmonically light
and rhythmically pure, Molly Greacen explores Brazilian jazz from a melodic
viewpoint. It's all about feelings. From her songs, you get an uplifting
feeling that sweeps you away for a brief respite. Her melodies flow around
the room like currents of a warm tropical breeze. Romantic ballads form
the basis of her argument, and she proves beyond a reasonable doubt that
music has powers to heal both the mind and the body."
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"For those new to this kind of music, The Sweet Life
will be a treat - the kind of album you listen to with a loved one and a
glass of wine in a candlelit room. The sensuality usually associated with
Brazilian jazz is there, but Molly's smooth vocals have infused it with
a subtle pop energy that makes it her own. This works to varying degrees
on the records, but Greacen's voice truly sparkles when she sings in Portuguese
on the gems 'Amor' and 'Vagabond Heart'. There's a lot to appreciate in
the tight rhythms supporting Greacen: The Sweet Life Band features Ken Aikin
on trumpet and flugelhorn, Paul Cotugno on keyboard, Kem Stralka on drums
and percussion, and Matthew Spencer on bass. 'Amor' opens with a particularly
satisfying taste from Aikin, which blossoms into a beautiful extended solo
late in the song."
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