HELENE ATTIA - THE EYES OF LOVE (2004)
Vocalist/songwriter Helene Attia performs smooth and sensuous Mediterranean Jazz with enticing Latin and Pop influences in English, French and Italian.
Helene Attia - vocals & guitar
Norton Buffalo, (the Steve Miller Band) on harmonica
Rodney Franklin, (Stevie Wonder) on keyboards
Paul Van Wageningen (Sheila E.) on drums
Garth Webber (Miles Davis) Guitar
Terry Miller, (Prince,Steve Miller) on bass
Kit Walker, (Windham Hill) on keyboards
Roger Glenn, (Cal Tjader) on flute, sax & vibes
Owen Davis, (The Temptations ) on congas
John R. Burr, (Robben Ford) on keyboards
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review by Scott Yanow - courtesy LA Jazz Scene
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Helene Attia, who lives in Northern California, has a warm sensuous voice and the ability to sing in English, French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese. Her music straddles the boundaries between jazz, pop and World Music. On The Eyes Of Love, she is joined by several rhythm sections and such featured guests as flutist Roger Glenn, saxophonist Richard Howell, and Norton Buffalo on harmonica. Ms. Attia wrote nine of the 13 pieces and shows quite a bit of talent and versatility as both a singer and a songwriter. Her humorous verbal interplay with Owen Davis on "The One Who’s Right" and her colorful rendition of "Estate" are among the highlights of this enjoyable set which is definitely for the open-eared due to the wide variety of styles. The Eyes Of Love is available from www.heleneattia.com
