Nice As Can Be

Are you looking for an opportunity to sit back, relax and enjoy great singing? Then look no further. Nice...as Can Be by Kristine Key has arrived. Presented in the jazz tradition, this CD combines original music, swing, ballads, bossa nova, samba and blues for a total musical experience. Ms. Key's voice reaches out, wraps itself around you and surrounds you with warmth and tenderness. Whether it's keep'in it cool on 'Nice...as Can Be,' seducing the listener on 'Summer (Estate),' swing'in it on 'I Will Wait For You.' or touching your heart with 'Takes My Breath Away,' Kristine lures the listener into the music with her crystal clear sound, jazz sensibility and heartfelt emotion. Ms. Key has come into her own as a singer and performer by entertaining audiences in a variety of venues as well as perfoming in formats ranging from a piano/vocal duo to a big band. She has shared the stage with such talents as Nancy Wilson, Branford Marsalis and Arthur Prysock. In Boston, she was nominated for Outstanding Jazz Vocalist-Boston Music Awards. Now residing in the Washngton D.C area, she has delighted audiences with her performances at Jazz Night in Southwest at Westminster Church, The Mandarin Oriental Hotel, the theatrical production-SISTA'S CAN SA-A-NG, The Jazz Concert Series at The Other Barn, The Summer Concert Series at the Bladensburg Waterfront Park and The National Cherry Blossom Festival. Joining Ms. Key on this album are Washington, D.C musicians. Jon Ozment on piano, Wes Biles on bass, Jeff Neal on drums and guest appearances by Dani Cortaza on guitar, Vince Evans on piano, DeAndrey Howard on trumpet, Lyle Link on saxophone and Mark Price on drums. The musicians share their superior talent and all work together to complete this musical adventure. Now is the time to listen to Kristine Key and experience the moment when all is Nice...as Can Be. For booking information, contact: kristinekeyvocals@yahoo.com.