"WISH I KNEW"

	ALBUM CREDITS CYNTHIA KAAY BENNETT - Vocals CATHERINE STYRON - Piano and Synthesized Marimba ANDY REISS - Guitar CHARLIE CHADWICK - Bass JOHN GARDNER - Drums REESE WYNANS - B3 Organ SAM BACCO - Percussion MICHAEL WEBB - Engineer / Doublekick Productions PRODUCED BY: Charlie Chadwick & Cynthia Kaay Bennett MIXED BY: Charlie Chadwick & Cynthia Kaay Bennett MASTERED BY: Charlie Chadwick PHOTOS BY: Scott Hammaker GRAPHIC DESIGN BY: Nancy Terzian musicservicesultd.com Copyright 2001 CaraMia Music A division of Cynthia Kaay Enterprises
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Featured Artist: Cynthia Kaay Bennett

CD Title: Wish I Knew

Year: 2001

Record Label: Cara Mia Music

Style: Jazz Vocals

Musicians: Cynthia Kaay Bennett (vocals); Catherine Styron (piano); Andy Reiss (guitar); Charlie Chadwick (bass); John Gardner (drums); Reese Wynans (Hammond B-3); Sam Bacco (percussion).

Review: Nashville vocalist has just released a fine debut jazz CD. The Ohio born singer has experimented with various music styles, finally settling with jazz. I think she made a wise decision, as she seems most comfortable within a mainstream small group. Cynthia is also no stranger to big bands and has shared the stage with a number of large groups at festivals and galas.

Although a couple of standards are included, the meat of this album lies in Cynthia's treatment of her own compositions and those of some lesser known writers including Michael McGrew, Scott Carter, Fred Knobloch, Steve Goodman and Walt Wilkins. Relatively unknown writers often turn out gems and there are some prime examples here. I was captivated by Cynthia's sensitive interpretation of "Jones For You", "Thinkin' ‘Bout You", "Getting What I Deserve" and the hauntingly beautiful "A Lover Is Forever." The young singer seems at home with the blues and several songs have a great "blues feeling", especially "If That Ain't Love."

The instrumentalists perform their own brand of magic behind the vocalist with Andy Reiss, Catherine Styron, Charlie Chadwick and Reese Wynans being worthy of special mention. Cynthia Kaay Bennett is a singer to watch; an "up and comer" and she's breathing fire.

Reviewed by: Richard Bourcier

 CYNTHIA KAAY BENNETT
"Wish I Knew"
CaraMia Music ã, 2001
This album is an absolute labor of love.  One listen is all it takes.  Cynthia has the grit to open the album with "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered".  She sings the very meaningful verse.  Most people today don't know what the "verse" is, but it appears in most standard tunes.  The "verse" is the intro to the story of the song.  Excellent choice and performance, Cynthia.  Producer Charlie Chadwick does a great job of selecting tempos for all the songs.  The second cut, "Blame it on the Night" is a laid back but swinging Brazilian effect on this solid tune.  The title cut is a Rod McGaha-penned beauty, "Wish I Knew".  We're happy Cynthia has the honor of introducing it to us.  It is good hearing Reese Wynans throughout the tracks presented.  His work on "Thinkin' 'Bout You" is good to hear.  Producer Chadwick really profiles his acoustic bass talent on both "A Lover is Forever" and "Mood Indigo".  This is a fun album to review in many ways.  First off, the singer really sings in tune.  Many times, singers use style to offset poor intonation.  Not so here.  This is a pure voice.  The music is tasteful because all the players completely support the vocalist. Buy it!

                                                                                             Chuck Chellman,President, 
                                                                                                   Tennessee Jazz and Blues Society

Cynthia Kaay Bennett’s CD “Wish I Knew” is simply lovely.  On this CD, Cynthia provides the listener with a variety of sounds from pretty to playful.  I always wondered how Cynthia sounded so happy when she sings, then I went to hear her live. She literally sings with a smile on her face that translates to her music in a neat way!  She’s a beautiful girl with a beautiful style.  I have enjoyed “Wish I Knew” so much…as have my listeners! I can’t wait for the next one!

 Suzanne Carroll, host of “The Jazz Brunch” â
WRVF Toledo, 101.5 The River

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