Daria & Angel & Aces
Live! at Blues Alley
© 2005 Daria Matacia (783707201009)
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DC Jazzy Blues at it's funky best. Daria and her band exhibit her love for jazz, blues, swing,funk, and even a little country.Her original composition, Working in the Library Blues, is a true story about a woman who sings who gets fired because she can't
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Washington DC. area native, Daria Matacia had a dream about playing at Blues Alley, one of the best jazz clubs in America. Having fulfilled her dream, she wants to share with you the incredible energy of that night and the recording that was made of her 2 shows at Blues Alley. She was able to add local artists, Dan Leonard, on guitar, and Don Francisco, on flute. Daria wrote a song about working in the Library at GMU, where she earned her Bachelor of Music in piano and voice. Her song, "Working in the Library Blues" chronicles the singer's disatisfaction with her Library gig and likens it to "paying her dues".
This is the first original song written by Daria to appear on a CD. Her next dream is to record a collection entirely of her own songs.
We hope you enjoy this eclectic mix of blues,jazz standards, pop gems, and favorites from Daria and Angel & Aces Band.
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Great sounds, ranging from jazz to country and everything in between
author: Linda & Daryl HollisDaria Matacia is the "angel" of Angel & Aces, a Washington, D.C., area dance band. A versatile performer, she sings everything from popular ballads to country and light rock to jazz and bossa nova. Even more impressive, Daria is an accomplished pianist and her electronic keyboard gives the group a full and varied sound. She's also a composer, kicking off the CD with "Working in the Library Blues," about her days as a music student. On this CD the Aces include her longtime bass guitarist James Cooke ("Cookie") and drummer John McGregor ("Johnny Mac"), with guest appearances by Dan Leonard on guitar and Don Francisco on flute. Nicknamed for her angelic soprano, Daria's vocals really soar on the ballads "The Rose," "At Last," "Summertime," "Unchained Melody," and "Moon River." The group does a lovely version of Sergio Mendes' "So Many Stars," and instrumentals are featured on the Average White Band's "Cut the Cake" and the final number, "Mm-Mm Good." Daria channels Patsy Cline on the medley "Crazy/Walkin' After Midmight." Angel & Aces display their jazzy sides on "My Heart Belongs to Daddy, "Moondance," "Ain't No Sunshine, and "In the Mood." Recorded live at Georgetown's famed Blues Alley in July 2003, the group's selections were in keeping with the sultry weather outside and in tune with the awesome acoustics inside the club. BUY THIS CD!!!