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\"\" Unbreakable Heart<\/font>
Sue Maskaleris<\/font>
(Jazilian – 2001)
by Carmen Miller <\/font><\/p>\n

Unbreakable Heart<\/i>is well written, very<\/i> well performed, varied and interesting; like a good Broadway show. You won’t believe it’s a debut release! Sue wrote, arranged and produced most of the songs, as well as performing on keyboards and vocals. The style is smooth…not like smooth-jazz, rather it has the smoothness you get from a good Basia or Jarreau tune.<\/p>\n

Pajamasamba<\/i>, a Corea-esque joyride, immediately showcases Sue’s adeptness with the piano… and her ability to scat. On the second tune Scat!<\/i> Sue is joined here by vocalist extraordinaire Mark Murphy<\/i> for this swinging romp. The title tune Unbreakable Heart<\/i> kicks it up a notch (to quote my favorite TV chef) highlighting her beautiful voice. On the Bluesy Child of Three<\/i>, co-produced by Michal Urbaniak<\/i>, Sue pulls out her harmonica and gets down and gritty with it.<\/p>\n

Mischief Night<\/i> is a steamy tune where Sue gets back to the vocal storytelling (hello Ella). Her enunciation and emotional style shine in the interplay with \tDarmon Meader’s<\/i> sax riffs. The Love Within<\/i> slows things up a bit, while keeping the mood light and uptempo. IT is a good cover, and shows her abilities, but doesn’t have quite the punch of the Maskaleris-written tracks. I Can’t Cry Over You Any More<\/i>, featuring Michal Urbaniak on violin, brings back the dynamic flow.<\/p>\n

Delgado\/Sonhos Reciclados<\/i> is a smooth Latin-influenced piece, and is the only tune NOT written by Sue that keeps the feel of the CD intact. No But I wish<\/i> is straight out of Rio De Janeiro. Never to Learn\/Nunca Aprender<\/i> slows things down at the end, a sweet finish to a joyous ride. \tUnbreakable Heart<\/i> was a pleasant surprise… a keeper. <\/p>\n

For more information on Sue Maskaleris or to hear Samples from the CD Unbreakable Heart<\/i> visit<\/p>\n