Nadia Ackerman
Some Other Time
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This debut EP of silky smooth standards from the great American Songbook marks vocalist Nadia Ackerman's arrival on the New York Jazz scene.
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Nadia Ackerman “Some Other Time”
How did a young woman from the small beach side community of Manly, Sydney Australia end up as a jazz singer living in New York City?
It’s simple, big dreams, a truckload of talent, belief in her self and tenacity.
There was never any doubt in Nadia Ackerman’s mind about where she was headed. It all came down to how was she going to get there.
Nadia began singing at the age of three in her crib. She would wake up her parents at 4am singing “ Don’t Cry For me Argentina” with perfect pitch and a lisp.
At age 15 Nadia’s love of song became more than a hobby. She announced her intention to become a professional singer. Her focus was strong, and her progress was rapid. In Australia, Nadia was featured with several different musical touring companies, including The Fabulous Blues Brothers Band, and The Stars Of The Future. She toured all of Australia and New Zealand and appeared on numerous TV broadcasts.
Nadia’s passion however lived with Jazz. Her love and the influence of jazz greats Nancy Wilson, Blossom Dearie, Carmen MacRae and Betty Carter were beginning to shape her future.
At the age of 20 Nadia joined forces with a well-respected Sydney-based Jazz group and they became “Nadia and The Matt McMahon Trio” After only a few performances around Sydney, the group landed a six-month jazz residency in Seoul Korea. Nadia arrived in Korea knowing only a hand full of standards. She left with an enriched education and understanding of the art form thanks to the musicians in her band and their rigorous performance schedule, 6 nights a week for 6 months.
Korea left Nadia with a hunger for more. She headed off to New York. She had been accepted to the New School Summer Jazz Program. Nadia spent 3 months there and knew the minute she arrived that New York was where she was going to live. There was no question about it.
She returned to Australia to raise the money to finish her schooling in New York. She worked, held fundraisers, and applied for grants. In 1998 Nadia Ackerman was awarded the highest grant ever to a vocalist, a jazz vocalist, by the Queens Trust Fund and was able to return to The States where she continued her education with private teachers including Sheila Jordan, Mark Murphy and Yusef Lateef.
7 years later she still lives and works in New York City and has performed and recorded 3 unreleased jazz CDs. In 2004 she recorded an album of original pop songs for writer producer Aaron Morrill. After the release of that album “Shadows Of My Heart” Nadia returned to Jazz.
“Some Other Time” is her debut Jazz release, an EP of Jazz Standards and Torch Songs which she has been performing over the past year in New York jazz clubs with her band,
For more information visit: www.nadiaackerman.com
For the full story in her own words from the very beginning visit Nadia’s Blog at www.nadiasings.com
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It's gonna take time
author: RaySimply put ---- At age 50 and having a music collection that covers from collector's albums in jazz, blues, R&B, rock, and gospel to the latest in today's music in these categories, this unreleased CD is one of the best I've ever encountered. I have not found anyone who does not fall in love with it.
Jazzy and Enjoyable
author: Terri DuLongWonderful smokey, sultry and jazzy voice. Felt like I was back in NYC in one of the jazz clubs. Great CD and I highly recommend it.
Nearly 30 minutes of Pure Bliss
author: ShaneMs. Akerman's "Some Other Time" is a welcome addition to my collection of jazz songs. Her voice is soothing and her gift for song shines through. Thanks for sharing Nadia!
Ackerman opens with a real smooth number "Something Cool" which she sings in a n
author: Edward Blanco ejazz newsAustralian born and New York-based vocalist Nadia Ackerman gives us her new promotional EP, Some Other Time containing six samplings of contemporary soft and mellow jazz. This is not a debut album for the singer, she has already recorded three previous CDs. Ackerman is joined on this set by pianist Joe Barbato and bassist Joe Fitzgerald on the first five tracks. The last track, “Nature Boy” which was recorded live at The Encore in New York, also includes guitarist Ed MacEachen and drummer Gene Lewin. While Ackerman penned all of the arrangements, there are no original compositions. All of the songs are standards including the familiar Rogers and Hart “Falling In Love With Love” and Eden Ahbez’s “Nature Boy.” Ackerman opens up with a real smooth number in “Something Cool,” which she sings in a nice and jazzy style accompanied by Barbato’s piano playing in a beautiful rendition of this piece. “Blame It On My Youth,” is another soft and tender tune sung to the heart. Her alto-pitch voice pronounces the lyrics as she reaches those high notes in a stylish ending. To me, “The Sun Died” has a little bluesy touch to it that Ackerman treats well in yet another slow and low tempo mode song that also features a terrific piano performance by Barbato. The title cut is another collaboration between the singer and the piano man in a delicious track that showcases the crisp and sensuous voice of Ackerman backed up by a solo run on the keys. Ackerman swings and throws in some scatting on fast paced and melodic “Falling In Love With Love.” “Nature Boy” turns out to be a departure from the rest of the album in two respects. Firstly, it is a live recording and secondly, Ackerman adds the guitar and the drums to this number. The other five tracks sounds more like a duet between the singer and the piano even though the bass was present ever so slightly. I enjoyed Some Other Time especially the way Ackerman interprets the songs. Evident here is the obvious, the lady can sing and her voice seems perfect for jazz. The music selection was good and important in developing an identity in jazz. One criticism that I must provide, which I have stated on other jazz vocal albums, is the band. My one call to all jazz vocalist is to “expand the band, if you can”. It’s one thing to sing with one or two instruments to back you up, it’s quite a different and more power packed jazzier experience to sing with a soft sax, muted horn, the flute, vibes or the Hammond B-3 organ to augment your voicing. That’s not a jab to the band just some advice for the future. A future this singer is sure to have if Some Other Times is any indication.
What A Voice!
author: DanielThere are so many jazz singers out there. More often than not they are pretty average. Nadia Ackerman is the exception. She has this pure vulnerable yet strong voice with a really almost odd tone quality. She is unique. Her voice is unique. I highly recommend getting this cd. You will not be disappointed!