Melissa Forbes

ALBUM DESCRIPTION

Ever woken up on a Monday morning with that sinking feeling about the work week ahead? Ex-lawyer turned singer-songwriter Melissa Forbes felt it so strongly she decided to become a singer and released her debut album "No More Mondays" on her own label, Kitten Kong Records. An outstanding vocalist capable of singing anything from Ella Fitzgerald to Aretha Franklin, Melissa seamlessly integrates her conservatorium jazz training with r&b grooves.

On "No More Mondays" Melissa fuses jazz with soul, r&b, blues and folk and presents originals, standards and jazzified takes on popular tunes (e.g. D'Angelo, Michael Jacskon, Metallica). Eight of Melissa's own songs are included on the album and each reflects a different aspect of her broad range of musical influences and tastes. A guaranteed cure for "Monday-itis", "No More Mondays" will either have you grooving all the way to the office or handing in your notice!

TRACK LISTING

1. Shhh! (Intro)

2. Black Coffee/Brown Sugar

3. Broken Wings (For Chet)

4. Don't Stop til You Get Enough

5. Thinking You Over

6. The Weekday Sun

7. Rising Up?

8. Shadows of Love (Love for Sale)

9. You're My Alter Ego/Nothing Else Matters

10. Still

11. Blackheart Blues

12. As I Sing

* All music written by Melissa Forbes except 1, 2, 4 & 9

* Produced by Melissa Forbes with Ben Stewart (Brisbane, Australia, 2004)

* Recorded over three days in 2004: 20/9/04, 16/10/04, 27/11/04

* Label: Kitten Kong Records

BIOGRAPHY

To read Melissa's full bio go to her official website - www.melissaforbes.com

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