STEPHANIE PORTER: Mood Swings

Stephanie Porter

Mood Swings

© 2003 Stephanie Porter (829757102825)

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Enjoy the Smooth & Sexy voice of Stephanie Porter. Multiple songs from "Mood Swings" have been top request from KPLU(NPR). Soulful Jazz/Blues album that has been sold in over 25 countries.

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Stephanie is now performing at El Goucho's Pampas Room in Downtown Seattle every Friday & Saturday night 8:00-12:00 P.M.
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"Mood Swings" was recorded in Seattle's premier Studio X. This studio has hosted artist like Heart, R.E.M., Pearl Jam and other platinum selling artist. No expense was spared on this fabulous recording. These samples do not reflect the quality of the actual CD.

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STEPHANIE PORTER *vocals
LANCE BULLER *trumpet (1, 8)
JAY ROULSTON *trumpet (2, 5, 7, 9, 10)
GARY SHUTES *trombone (2, 5, 7, 9, 10)
JAY THOMAS *alto sax, flute (2, 5, 7, 9, 10)
BILL RAMSEY *baritone sax, bass clarinet (2, 5, 7, 9, 10)
MIKE WEST *tenor sax, flute (2-11)
BOB HAMMER *piano (1-3, 5-11)
CRAIG HOYER *piano (4, 12)
CHRIS WOITACH *guitar (1, 3, 4, 11)
TRACI HAVESKELAND *cello (12)
LARRY HOLLOWAY * bass (1, 2, 5, 7-10)
DAN O'BRIEN *bass (3, 4, 6, 11)
GREG WILLIAMSON *drums (1-11)

Produced by Stephanie Porter




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The title says it all: STEPHANIE PORTER is one of the most complex individuals and unpredictable singers I've ever met. She runs a gamut from demure to bombastic... from naïve to shrewd... from saintly to sultry.
Lord how this lady sings... And Lord, how her mood swings.

-Harvey Siders, Emmy Award winning producer, composer, and jazz critic for Down Beat Jazz Times. (He also wrote the final song on "Mood Swings")

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Rather than ensnare you with a lot of vivid adjectives, I'm just going to get right to the point... listen to this album! I mean it! I was and am in total awe with this woman's voice. It's something like Norah Jones with more harmonics, but more broad, more full and just spilling over with emotion. It's been a long, long time since an album has stopped me in m tracks so completely. Even if you don't claim to be much of a jazz vocals fan, at least give this a whirl. Stephanie Porter is not going to be "indie" very long. With an instrument like that voice, she's sure to be chasing the popularity of Diana Krall in no time. It's pure silk. Just listen.

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  • Mood Swings
    author: Peggy Johnson

    She's the Best! Love it Steph! Your cousin - Peggy

  • Great Christmas Special
    author: S Durant

    It was a treat to hear Stephanie on Christmas Day! My family & I tuned in to KPLU and then found the album here!! CD Baby is great along with Stephanie's excellent album!

  • A Prize!
    author: The Walkers

    My kids and I were on the way to piano lessons in the van and heard "Cheek to Cheek" on KPLU. We were dancing and singing in our seats instantly engaged and waiting to hear the artist information so we could own it. Instant gratification was not to be ours, but after an email to the radio and a graciously prompt reply...I tracked down the album to CDBaby and we have it playing everywhere in the house! It makes our family happy and we hope to see Ms. Porter perform in person soon. Thank you for putting joy into the world!

  • Mood Swings
    author: Juan M. Barco

    She's got soul & everybody knows she's all right! I hope to catch one of her shows live. Great CD!!!

  • COOL COOL COOL
    author: john porter mpundu

    THIS IS VERY COOL MUSIC VERY COOL VOICE AMEZING JOB AND RECPECT YOU ARE THE BEST.

  • amezing
    author: john porter mpundu

    WOOWOOWOO REAL VOICE I LIKE OLL THE SONGS ITS REALLY COOL.

  • author: Phil

    I've been playing this CD in loop since I bought it, which is a week ago. It still amaze me...

  • author: Sophia Porter

    I'm so proud to call Stephanie Porter my aunt. As all of you can see she is an outstanding performer/singer, and has a great personality. Hopefully one day I'll be able to follow in her footsteps throughout the entertainment industry. Love you Stephy :]

  • Mood Swings
    author: J.C. White

    It took a long time for this CD to come back in stock but it was well worth the wait! An absolute delight from start to finish. My best CD purchase of 2007. I would highly recommend. DELUXE!!!!!

  • Mood Swings
    author: Darlene Cox

    Stephanie Porter is an outstanding jazz/blues singer. Don't know why she has gotten more attention from the jazz radio stations and from the jazz clubs. Something has to be wrong with the listening public. Her voice, her arrangements, backup artists -- GREAT!!!!

  • author: Jeanne Mc Coy

    I fist heard Stephanie Porter when my daughters and I went on a Argosy Cruise Jazz Brunch put on bu NPR. We had such a good time and enjoyed the music. Some of the songs she sings on this C D are my Favorite. Maybe I should give each of my daughters a C D too. OK send me Two More. Thank You Jeanne McCoy

  • Mood Swings
    author: Bob Post

    This is the best. I am 78 years of age and been a jazz person since I was eight. This music will never die and people like Stephanie Porter Will carry it on. Thank You Stephanie!!!

  • author: Robert Martin

    IT IS GREAT--JUST WHAT I EXPECTED.

  • author: Vika Porter

    This is my cousin and she is amazing my fav jazz artist!! I LOVE YOU TEPH

  • This was terrific!!!
    author: MzSmartie

    Great talent!

  • Simply Excellent!
    author: Scott Samson

    KPLU has been playing some of the songs from this album. Great CD!

  • 2 THUMBS UP!
    author: Victor

    Incredible vocalist! Can't describe Stephanie's unique voice by compairison... Give it a try and you will be "Misty" for Stephanie! I heard her on KPLU twice at work today!

  • author: Sam Friedman

    An awesome talent! Absolutely loved this CD

  • You have to experience this wonderful talant live!
    author: Bruce Ferguson

    I just experienced Stephanie's show at Jazz Alley in Seattle. This CD is a good sampler of that show. If you ever have the opportunity to experience her live, you WILL NOT be disappointed. Stephanie's stage presence and wonderful smile draw you in and then she will have her way with you.

  • Terrific vocalist with a tremendous range
    author: Bob Sheffield

    Great song selection...when I first heard Cheek to Cheek on KPLU-FM I decided then and there I had to have this CD. I waited over a year for it to come back into print but it was worth it. Her voice is melodic with a tremendous range. The musicians backing her up are also surprising and consistently good. Get it. You will not regret it.

  • WOW @ JAZZ ALLEY!!!!
    author: Jane Richards

    Stephanie is just wonderful! She is a modern day Ella Fitzgerald or Sarah Vaughan. My husband and I couldn't wait to buy this album after we saw her perform at Jazz Alley. If you get a chance to see her live you shouldn't miss the chance!!!

  • Superb!!!!
    author: Bill Stapler

    My new favorite jazz vocalist is now Stephanie Porter!

  • Terrific at the Triple Door!
    author: Sherrie Randal

    Last night I saw Stephanie perform at the Triple Door in Downtown Seattle. The show was fantastic and I suggest that you buy her album. Good luck Stephanie!

  • Stephanie Porter has an amazing jazz voice.
    author: Patsy O

    I bought this for my husband because he has been HOOKED since we saw Stephanie in person with Lance Buller at Jazzbones. Body and Soul is amazing. I don't think some of the arrangements brought out the best of Ms. Porters talents. All in all, this is a wonderful album, and we're looking forward to the next one.

  • Incredible piece of work!
    author: Ted

    I recently heard "Cheek to cheek" on KPLU a while back and just had to buy your CD which arrived last week. I've never been this thrilled about any CD before. An absolutely incredible piece of work, the vocals, the music, the whole project. You have an amazing gift Stephanie and I'm introducing you to all my friends!

  • Future Singers Top Pick!
    author: Julie Baird

    Hello Stephanie! My daughter is 13 years old & you are her favorite singer. She is an aspiring jazz singer. Her teacher told her about hearing you on KPLU & suggested she check out your album. Please record another album soon if you have not already... We will be waiting!

  • This is awesome... I love it... should be more well known
    author: AW

    This is awesome... I love it... should be more well known

  • Simply Sensational!!!
    author: Shawn Brien

    This girl sings so good I would marry her in a second! Get a hold of this album ASAP!

  • She's made the total package
    author: Dawn Lamm

    This album is the absolute total package!If your looking for great music sung by incredible talent to help set your mood then you really NEED to buy this album!! Can't wait for the next one.

  • Simply Sensational
    author: Sharon Diggs

    Excellent voice, good jazz feel! Full recommendation from myself... Listen for yourself!

  • A truly mood swinger.
    author: Maurizio Schembri

    This is what beauty is by definition. A very talented sensual jazz singer with a beautiful voice that complements very well the good compositions of this album. As the album suggests, it does swing from mood to mood, but Ms. Porter sings with a certain heartfelt craftsmenship and do show her talent in each and every single song. This is a highly recommended album for all real music lovers. Buy it, you will shortly know what I'm talking about, you won't regret it. We will surely hear about Ms. Porter in the future. A genuine talent.

  • It Floored Me!
    author: Greg Hall

    Song after song, Stephanie Porter's vocal artistry floored me! Thanks to KPLU-FM, I'm now in the 'in crowd' of those who heard her before she hit it BIG! The way she sings, Daddy-O makes me wish I were He!

  • oh wow....
    author: Andrew K.

    I first heard Porter's 'Cheek to Cheek' on KPLU while driving to Pike Place, it pretty much made me melt right into the seat. I had to buy this album. So if you're looking for that soft, mellow, soothing jazz and bossa, GET THIS ALBUM.

  • awesome CD
    author: mac carson

    One of the great things about CD BABY is that living the sticks like I do, One would never uncover little gems like this without them. This is a awesome CD. Stephanie's voice is just plain sexy and cool. She needs to take a back seat to no Diva. But this CD, you wont regret it.

  • author: CD Baby

    Rather than ensnare you with a lot of vivid adjectives, I'm just going to get right to the point- listen to this album! I mean it! I was and am in total awe with this woman's voice. It's something like Norah Jones with more harmonics, but more broad, more full and just spilling over with emotion. It's been a long, long time since an album has stopped me in m tracks so completely. Even if you don't claim to be much of a jazz vocals fan, at least give this a whirl. Stephanie Porter is not going to be "indie" very long. With an instrument like that voice, she's sure to be chasing the popularity of Diana Krall in no time. It's pure silk. Just listen.

  • Phenomenal talent!
    author: K Fife

    Stephanie Porter is a gem in the Seattle music scene, and I was gratified to find that her recording was every bit as lush as her live performance. Her smoky voice and emotional nuances are a joy to listen to.

  • Beautiful vocals and great music, what a nice combination!
    author: D. Price

    Great CD! The vocals are fresh, rich and unique and the songs are a nice mix of fun and upbeat tunes to soft and smooth sounds. Stephanie has an amazing voice and she's destined to be star!

  • Great song selection!
    author: Sean Black

    You have made an excellent CD, Stephanie and company! If you plan on making another album you will have a repeat customer. This album seems to capture your moods and is properly named. Good luck and thank you for this wonderful album!

  • Dazzling~!!
    author: JH

    Try this one. If you are sick of typical Jazz or you are just enter ther Jazz world, Stephine will bring 'Heaven'.

  • Inspirational
    author: Chris Duffy

    The way Stephanie utilizes her array of vocal talent is truly inspirational. I share this experience with my family often and think others should do the same.

  • Wonderful, soothing voice
    author: Brian Whittle

    I found Stephanie's debut CD based on a recommendation by the good editors of CDBaby. After listening to the tracks online, I could not help but buy it (Christmas present for my wife). I can listen to her smooth jazz vocals over and over again. This is what jazz was meant to be. I can't wait for her to come out with a second CD!

  • Buy "Mood Swings" Now
    author: Joel Eckerson of Union Entertainment

    Five amazing stars top to bottom. Listen to "Body & Soul" and you will notice how unique Ms. Porters voice is! This is what Jazz is all about!

  • Very Good!
    author: Yun Kim

    Mood Swings is a very good choice! Nice sounding collection of songs! My whole family liked this CD!

  • Buy This CD!!!
    author: Victor Rios

    My friend told me about Stephanie after seeing her perform at the Triple Door in Seattle. She makes standards her own on this album!

  • Absolutely amazing vocal jazz CD.
    author: Brandon Shea

    A well rounded and sumptuous collection of standards. This CD really shows the talented musicians and also allows Stephanie to show off her truly amazing vocals. A pure pleasure to listen to and enjoy.

  • Exceptional
    author: Darrell Wagner

    It is a risky thing to take on the standards... the chance is always great that it will be nothing new... or worse, be only a shadow of those that have preceded, but this album, beginning to end, breaks the mold. Each tune is a gem. It is a most delicious mix of subtlety and prowess. Stephanie takes this collection... and perhaps sets even a higher standard. Great instrumental work, blended perfectly with Stephanie’s distinctive voice... she is so easy to listen to it is at once relaxing and energizing. And underlying the whole album, a bit of jovial fun that just graces the surface, even on the ballads.

  • Excellent Original Sounding Standards!
    author: Monica Hart

    Listening to Stephanie's unique sounding voice gives me chills. My CD player hasn't seen another CD since I bought this one! Try this CD out and you will see what I mean. Great recording Stephanie! Make another one!

  • Very fun, swingin' vocal jazz. Incredible!
    author: Tom

    This is a great CD, not only for the vocal work but also the instrumentals. I listened to some samples on this site and bought the CD, and it is even better than I imagined it would be.

  • The CD is a great mix of talent. Buy it!
    author: Ekstedt Entertainment Enterprises

    This CD is a well rounded representation of the swing genre. The band is made up of exceptionally talented musicians that is capped off with the beautiful voice of Stephanie Porter. She and the band are a great mix.

  • She is destined to send ripples through the world of jazz
    author: Forrest Outman of ProgressiveSwing.com

    I must say I don't trust most peoples opinions or reviews. I doubted that I would like this but I just couldn't resist the temptation of possibly stumbling across a diamond in the ruff. I now am reminded why I bother, because occasionally you do find something and your efforts are all made worthwhile. Ms. Porter is just that. I was in awe... taken back at finding someone who could easily be one of the greatest voices in jazz today. Her voice took me on a melodic journey, twisting and turning up and down. One that without question made me smile in satisfaction. This is the artist you brag to fellow music aficionados about finding first. If you don't buy here music you can just wait a yr. or two and then catch her on the AMA or your local jazz station as she's more then able and certain to make her mark.

  • Stunning!
    author: Jean-Paul Saari

    This is an incredible album --- a must have for jazz lovers

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