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Toulouse-born, Montreal-based vocalist Olivia Maisel’s debut album A Moment In Time is a reflection of decades of personal experience. Maisel chose the songs based on the story she wanted to tell: "A story of unity, a past we hold in common, a present we could experience together, and a future of hope and change."Very early on in her process, Maisel created a storyboard for the album with the guidance of acclaimed, Grammy-nominated singer Kate McGarry. Those first steps set her on a path to create something truly personal. Maisel decided to tell her story using some of her favorite songs from the Great American Songbook, all while showcasing a few of her many different musical influences. The album evolved into a refuge and an outlet for her deepest feelings about her past. It stands as a tribute to relationships, love, loss, and life.For Maisel, the title of the album, A Moment in Time, is about learning to accept the present moment without needing to define it; acknowledging its existence, and letting it go. It is also a reminder that as time passes, feelings and perspectives inevitably change. Without giving too much away about her intentions behind the record, she hopes everyone will see a version of their own story here.A Moment in Time has been released worldwide since Friday, July 7th 2023.Read Olivia’s full bio HERE.
“The French-Canadian singer Olivia Maisel ventures into eight standards on her debut. A bold but successful move. Both her velvety sensual voice and the stylish accompaniment with piano, guitar, double bass and brushes are reminiscent of Julie London. It's great how the songs extend beyond the three-minute limit. A sensual bluesy and jazzy soundtrack for the late hours with a triple malt Tourbé (Bellevoye) in hand. Can be listened to on an equally high-quality sound system. An antidote to Robin McKelle's recent 'Impressions Of Ella'.”
— Eigeen Beheer
“Backed by a tasteful quartet of piano, guitar, bass and drums, Maisel delivers these songs with warmth and sincerity, subtlety and nuance.”
— Dave Reed
“A Montréal artist of great taste and delicacy.”
— Corby’s Orbit
“Lyric interpretation is a key to making an album like this effective and Maisel hits the spot with her reading of each song.”
— Joe Lang at New Jersey Jazz Society
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“‘A Moment in Time’ is the kind of album you’ll want to listen to on repeat, share with your friends, and possesses all the qualities of a highly successful debut album… For such a beautiful work, the editorial teams of Bayou Blue Radio and Paris Move have placed this album at the top of their “Indispensables” list.”
— Thierry de Clemensat
“A Moment in Time is an impressive, stylistically confident and highly accomplished album with a captivating vocal and a virtuoso orchestra.”
— Ivan Rod
"Particularly successful for me was her version of Send in The Clowns by Stephen Sondheim, perhaps one of the best interpretations of this song from the Broadway musical.”
“If you like vocal jazz with a warm, intimate feel, you’ll be letting A Moment in Time roll around on a loop at happy hour, and even much later.”
— Frédéric Cardin
“An extremely heartfelt and emotional first album, Maisel uses her background in musical therapy for this soothing, meditative formula that anyone can draw inspiration from.”
— Take Effect
“A moment in Time is a passionate, sparkling, and wondrous performance, distinguishing Olivia Maisel as a rising talent, and highly recommended especially for jazz connoisseurs.”
PRESS LINKS
JAZZ AUDIO DISC AWARD “BEST JAZZ ALBUM 2023” (Japan) // Golden Prize Vocal Category
PARIS MOVE (ENG) // Album Review
PARIS MOVE (FR) // Album Review
JAZZ QUAD (Russia) // Album Review
JAZZ’HALO (Belgium) // Album Review
JAZZIZ // Album Review
KINGSTON WHIGH STANDARD // Album Review
PAN M 360 (ENG) // Album Review
PAN M 360 (FR) // Album Review
MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW // Album Review
IVAN ROD // Album Review
NEW JERSEY JAZZ SOCIETY // Album Review
TAKE EFFECT // Album Review
RADIO & PLAYLISTS LINKS
CBC: SATURDAY NIGHT JAZZ - Laila’s Biali // Listen HERE
CBC: QUAND LE JAZZ EST LÀ - Stanley Péan // Listen HERE
JAZZ/FLUXUS on Jazz Disturbance // Download HERE 53 KB
JAZZ NOW at WOWD LP 94.3 FM // Download HERE 498 KB
WUWF at NPR “Big Bands & Jazz” on F88.1 FM // Download HERE 402 KB
WRIR on The Sunday Morning Jazz Show // Listen HERE
WORLD OF JAZZ on All About Jazz // Listen HERE
ARA LUXEMBOURG // Listen HERE
V13 // Playlist HERE
CKIA on Jazz Bazar // Listen HERE
TINNITIST // Link HERE
33THIRD // Download HERE 184 KB
ANIMAJAZZ // Link HERE
TAINTRADIO on First Instrument Jazz Show // Download HERE 293 KB
SPININTRON on Jazz is a 4 Letter World // Download HERE 276 KB
SPININTRON on KTUH 90.1FM Honolulu // Link HERE
SPININTRON on In The Garage // Link HERE
WORLD OF JAZZ // Download HERE 269 KB
UMFM // Listen HERE
CORBY’S ORBIT // Download HERE 701 KB & HERE 516 KB
HAWAI’I PUBLIC RADIO on Evening Jazz // Download HERE 172 KB
MAINE PUBLIC RADIO // Download HERE 1 KB
FULL MOON HACKSAW // Listen HERE & Link HERE
RTBF AUVIO // Listen HERE
WHRO PUBLIC MEDIA on The Vocal Sound of Jazz // Listen HERE
JAZZ AND BLUES RADIO TOUR // Listen HERE & HERE
ONE WORLD MUSIC RADIO // Listen HERE
CBFX RADIO // Link HERE
WBGU-FM Jazz Unlimited // Playlist HERE
QUINTE JAZZ // Link HERE
WOMEN IN THE JAZZ MEDIA // Playlist HERE & New Review Announcement HERE
& More…
Top 10 Jazz Albums from Mid-September // Link HERE
All About Jazz Song of the Day // Link HERE
INTERVIEW LINKS
PRESS PHOTOS
Photo by Valeria Valencia Valle
Photo by Valeria Valencia Valle
Photo by Valeria Valencia Valle
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PUBLICITY / CONTACT INFO
A MOMENT IN TIME
Ernesto Cervini
Orange Grove Publicity
orangegrovepublicity@gmail.com
CONTACT OLIVIA DIRECTLY:
oliviamaisel@gmail.com or via THIS form.