Anne Bisson, singer-songwriter and jazz pianist, decided to perform and record more standards from the American jazz songbook, as well as new arrangements of classic songs that were so much a part of her teenage years. Be My Lover, Anne's seventh album is, therefore, a savory feast of original compositions and classic songs in her own bold new arrangements for acoustic trio.

• Limited Edition
• Hand-Numbered 3,000 units
• Audiophile Quality 180g Vinyl
• Double LP 45rpm
• Cut by Bernie Grundman
• Pressed at RTI, USA
• Gatefold Cover
• 2 Color Inserts with Lyrics & Photos

Anne's 7th Opus in 13 Years, Containing 6 Fantastic Covers and 6 of Her Own Songs, Recorded in One of the Most Prestigious Studios in Montreal with Her Original Blue Mind Team

Fresh from the success of her single "Killing Me Softly" from her previous album Keys to My Heart, Anne Bisson, singer-songwriter and jazz pianist, decided to perform and record more standards from the American jazz songbook, as well as new arrangements of classic songs that were so much a part of her teenage years.

Be My Lover, Anne's seventh album is, therefore, a savory feast of original compositions and classic songs in her own bold new arrangements for acoustic trio. While still in the 'Smooth Jazz' genre, the presence of a Fender Rhodes, the legendary '70s keyboard, along with an electric bass, impart the album with quite a unique tone.

After over 18 months of musical experimentation and other creative endeavors, Anne once again brought together master drummer Paul Brochu (Gino Vanelli, Michel Legrand, UZEB) and proficient bassist Jean-Bertrand Carbou from France, for a series of informal sessions to explore the songs that were being considered for this seventh release.

These two musicians have been valuable collaborators for several years now. Paul has been featured on many of Anne's albums, notably Blue Mind, which made a huge splash when it appeared, with over 35,000 hard copies sold, while Jean-Bertrand's playing has also graced several of her albums.

Since 2009, the three have performed at several important venues, including Le Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, as well as other festivals in the United States and Mexico.

What holds them together is an evident complicity which is present from the very first notes. Their musical contributions are precise and deeply heart-felt. Their virtuoso playing greatly enhances these songs without turning them into mere technical exercises.

With precision playing, subtlety and attention to detail, as well as being recorded in impeccable High Definition, these songs will definitely please Anne's audiophile fans, while also appealing to a wider audience.

Musicians

Anne Bisson - Steinway D 9', Fender Rhodes, vocals
Jean-Bertrand Carbou - acoustic bass, electric bass
Paul Brochu - drums, percussions
Samuel Jacques - piano on "Nature Boy"

Track Listing:

01. Moondance
02. Blue Bayou
03. I Wake Up (The Nightmare)
04. Are You Sure You Want Me?
05. From the Beginning
06. I Need Protection
07. The Four Horsemen
08. Bridge over Troubled Water
09. The Seabreeze
10. A Million Dreams
11. Nature Boy
12. Be My Lover

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