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Song Food
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Claudia
Russell
Song Food
Produced By Mark Governor
A veteran of Los Angeles’ independent music scene, Claudia
Russell boasts a musical pedigree that includes sharing the stage
with such notable songwriters as Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson,
and (hold on to your hats) Mickey Dolenz. Russell is also the daughter
of the late renowned vocal coach Gilbert Russell, who instructed
stars like Natalie Wood, Beau Bridges, and Dyan Cannon in the fine
art of singing.
Small wonder, then, that it’s Russell’s
voice that stands out most on this aptly titled indie release. Expressive,
tremulous, and evidencing just the slightest hint of twang, Russell’s
vocals often bring to mind the Nashville pop of the late ’50s
and early ’60s. Music-wise, Song Food revels in an eclectic
mix of styles that includes sprite western swing, country blues,
and (mostly) straight-up folk pop. Fleshed out with rootsy instrumentation
that includes dashes of mandolin, viola, and National slide guitar,
Russell’s compositions (and the CD’s cover songs, as well)
resonate more deeply with each listen. High points include Russell’s
own “Dance (All She Wanted to Do),” the spunky “Until
I Got You in My Arms,” and a Delta blues reworking of the folk
classic, “Don’t Let Your Deal Go Down.”
Radio Rhythm Records
P.O. Box 661899 • Los Angeles, CA 90066 • 310-305-3727
info@claudiarussell.com • www.claudiarussell.com
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