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Jane Monheit & Diana Krall - New Discs Due in the New Year

Posted: 28 Dec 2008 11:28 PM CST

While perusing the Amazon New Releases section, I discovered that one of my favorite Jazz artists, Jane Monheit is releasing a new album in January. I haven't purchased a new Monheit album in a few years, but her second album still remains one of my favorites! I think I read a review of "Come Dream With Me" and bought it on a whim while at a Borders. I was so glad that I did! Her voice is crystal clear and absolutely beautiful!

Jane Monheit - The Lovers, The Dreamers and Me

Her new album, "The Lovers, The Dreamers and Me" is due out on January 20th and features covers of some of Monheit's favorites from all decades including a Fiona Apple cover ("Slow Like Honey") and a Corinne Bailey Rae cover ("Like A Star"). Even though I've missed 4 releases (I purchased her third album, 2002s "In The Sun"), including a holiday album and a Best Of compilation - this tracklisting may be enough to re-energize my interest in the singer. Check her out!

Oh...and another favorite Jazz artist of mine has a new disc out in February! Diana Krall! Check out the fresh and funky-looking artwork! She looks great.

New Kelly Clarkson & Daniel Merriweather!

Posted: 28 Dec 2008 04:40 PM CST

According to both Arjan Writes and Billboard, Kelly Clarkson's new single, "My Life Would Suck Without You" is due out on January 19th! So close! Apparently this album (from what insiders have heard so far) is very reminiscent of "Breakaway." This is good news. I admit that I kind of enjoyed a few tracks off "My December" but not nearly as much as I enjoyed "Breakaway."

Also on Arjan Writes, the video for Aussie singer Daniel Merriweather's new single called "Change," featuring Wale. Daniel Merriweather was the voice behind Mark Ronson's brilliant tune last year "Stop Me." He's big in demand now as a featured artist, also appearing as a guest vocalist on Wiley's new track, "Ca$h In My Pocket." Merriweather is uber-talented and very cute to boot...so can't wait for his upcoming solo project. Check out a promotional single that came out a while back called "Chainsaw." The boy's got chops!