Bman's Blues Report

I just received the newest release, It Wasn't Real , from Gina Sicilia . Sicilia has a rich voice and a smooth delivery. Opening with the title track, It Wasn't Real , Sicilia delivers a sultry pop jazz track with nice sax work backing by Jay Davidson. Next up is a track that I became familiar with through my love for James Brown. This has a totally different feel with a more laid back swing type groove. Davidson again steps up with a sweet solo. Walkin Along The Avenue has a distinct 40's sound and possibly the coolest track on the release. Dennis Gruenling plays some really complimentary harp on this track and Joel Bryant adds a nice B3 line. City By The Water is a strong radio play track with a real bluesy feel. Davidson again gets the chance to shine with a real solid sax solo. The release is wrapped with country influenced Walkin' Shoes . Overall this release will appeal to a more adult audience with strong pop melodic tendencies. It is very well done.  If yo...

BRAND NEW FROM THE VIZZTONE LABEL GROUP Gina Sicilia It Wasn't Real free track download & listening party! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE TITLE TRACK & HEAR THE ALBUM The VizzTone label group proudly presents It Wasn't Real , the new CD from dynamic roots music singer/songwriter Gina Sicilia .  This compelling release promises to expand her burgeoning career as one of the most creative, exciting and diverse artists in the genre today. Produced by Grammy-winner Glenn Barratt, It Wasn’t Real was recorded at Morningstar Studios in Gina’s hometown of Philadelphia, and features the singer backed by a cadre of local all-star session players who bring a soulful intensity that matches Sicilia’s emotionally-charged vocals.   The new album’s nine original songs showcase Gina’s growth as a songwriter who can deal with universal themes of love and fate, but is able to inject a personal deep-felt longing th...