This Canadian vocalist amalgamates smooth jazz with many genres, encompassing pop, elements of R&B, Brazilian & Latin influences, together with challenging traditional jazz improvisations. Nura characterizes her mu... more »sic as a style that?s a melding of idioms, which incorporates a little bit of everything to appeal to everyone.« less
This Canadian vocalist amalgamates smooth jazz with many genres, encompassing pop, elements of R&B, Brazilian & Latin influences, together with challenging traditional jazz improvisations. Nura characterizes her music as a style that?s a melding of idioms, which incorporates a little bit of everything to appeal to everyone.
CD Reviews
Angel of 'Smooth'....
John Savage | Seattle, WA. USA | 09/04/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"When I heard Nura on the Smoothie Awards Winners compilation cd with Smoothjazz.com, her voice struck me like an angelic siren!! She transcends the music and totally uplifts the listener. No cliche singing here....absolutely original all the way!!! Her voice will stay with me for a long time and her album a treasure."
GREAT VOICE!!!
John Savage | 01/16/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"A hybrid sound of new age jazz and Astrid Gilberto!! Absolutely gorgeous music."
A NEW ROAD IN MUSIC!!
John Savage | 12/06/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Man...if you're into bass playing, you've got to check this album out. Couldn't believe my ears...never heard a bass player play solos like that!! Great compositions, superbly done...and Nura's vocals hypnotized me. This music is definately paving a new direction in jazz as far as I'm concerned!!!"
Full of Heart!!!
John Savage | 11/16/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Finally...a smooth jazz artist that really gets the emotions going! Especially enjoyed Ice Curved Trees. It really moved me. The music and the lyrics send such a positive message. Nura, you are a bright light indeed! Thankyou."