Released on: October 28, 2008, 4:10 pm

Press Release Author: Mindi Brizendine

Industry: Entertainment

Press Release Summary: 'Forever Yours' is a Collection of Originals and Standards

Press Release Body: Portland, OR: Portland jazz vocalist Mindi Brizendine has
released a new compact disc, entitled "Forever Yours," that contains works by a
number of the great composers including Irving Berlin, Sammy Cahn, and Duke
Ellington. Brizendine's originals are a highlight on the CD as her writing style
fits in with the classic standards like they were written forty years ago but still
maintain a modern flair.

Brizendine performs each song with exquisite tone and range, and an artistic feel
for the lyrical message. She is accompanied by 30-year veteran pianist Richard
Kutch, who co-wrote all of the originals.

"I took my time writing songs that would be appropriate to the genre. I find it is
difficult to find new compositions for vocalists today that evoke the same feelings
of relaxation, emotion, and nostalgia. We know how important it is to our listeners
to have that musical experience that makes them relax and feel good.," said
Brizendine.

A native Portlander, Brizendine has been amassing a steadily growing following over
the past 20 years. Brizendine is a favorite performer with many audiences, having
entertained people in over eleven states. Her artistic vocal style has been
described by her fans as "reminiscent of great artists such as Ella Fitzgerald,
Barbra Streisand, Etta James, Karen Carpenter, Maureen McGovern, and Rosemary
Clooney."

The CD contains fourteen songs with popular works from the Great American Songbook
including 'Fly Me to the Moon,' 'How Deep is the Ocean,' 'God Bless the Child,' and
'On a Clear Day.' Brizendine's originals include the title track and four others:
'Moonlight,' 'Sunday Blues,' 'Things I Love,' and 'The Night I Fell in Love with
You.'

Brizendine said, "Richard Kutch and I spent countless hours crafting the originals
for this CD. I feel that many of the greatest pieces of jazz and swing music ever
written are now referred to as 'standards' in The Great American Songbook. It is my
goal to keep this music alive through my performances and recordings, and to write
new songs that feel so much like classics, that it is hard to tell them all apart."

'Forever Yours' can be obtained at CD Baby as can Brizendine's previous release "At
Last." For booking or other information about Mindi Brizendine, go to www.mindibrizendine.com.

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Web Site: http://www.mindibrizendine.com

Contact Details: Mindi Brizendine
503-7065586
singinit4you@hotmail.com