Artist description Russian Singer/Actress Natalia Nazarova and the Orbert Davis Quartet with additional strings and musicians brought in to complete orchestra setting.

Music Style Debut CD in Pop, Jazz, Smooth Jazz and World Mix

Musical Influences Ramsey Lewis, Sade and Anita Baker

Artist History Natalia Nazarova grew up in a suburb of Moscow. Natalia attended the Russian Academy of Theatrical Arts for four years, receiving vocal training from Russian teacher, Maria Ganeshina. Natalia has played many lead roles in Russian theater and film. Natalia lives and performs in Moscow. Orbert Davis was the winner of the 10th Annual Cognac Hennessey Jazz Search in 1995. Orbert has been involved in music for most of his life in Chicago after leaving his hometown of Momence, Illinois. Orbert has recorded more than 1,500 television and radio commercials. Orbert has recorded with such artists as Ramsey Lewis, Freddie Hubbard, Elvin Jones, Ed Thigten, Dennis DeYoung and many others. Natalia and Orbert first met in the recording studio where Orbert arranged and produced their CD with his partner, Mark Ingram.

Group Members Natalia Nazarova and Orbert Davis

Instruments Quartet, additional strings, orchestra

Albums Listen With Your Heart

Press Reviews "Real Nice." - Vince Outlaw, NewJazzThing.com, Jazz 88 FM San Diego...... "A singer prays for days like this." - Lazaro Vega, Jazz Director Blue Lake Public Radio...... "I like Natalia's style." - Haybert King Houston, Publisher and Editor of JazzNow Magazine......"Sensuous and captivating." - The Sunday Sound Spectrum...... "This international artist can sing!"- ArtistForum.com ...... "Sultry and smooth...definitely easy listening with a Russian accent."- Paula Kirman of WorldMusic.about.com ...... "...debuting Natalia's CD, I received so many calls that I have chosen two tunes for regular rotation on my show. Her soft, sultry voice with clear melodic tones makes her a definite winner." - Oscar Edmond CD1570 WBEE Chicago's Real Jazz Station...... "Top marks for originality! Natalia grabs the listener's attention...Orbert's work is nothing less than captivating... Superb artistry by pianist, Ryan Cohan, and bassist, James Cammack." - Richard Bourcier JazzReview.com ...... "Depth and passion are key components in this masterful new session...consistently satisfying...content-driven and an entirely worthwhile addition to one's music collection." - James D. Armstrong of JazzNow Magazine

Location Spring Lake, Michigan - USA

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