UNDER AN URBAN MOON / JAY MICHAEL REEDS

"A new CD from J. Michael Reeds called "Under An Urban Moon "

Many singers are born with an amazing voice, but it’s clear that J. Michael Reeds takes his innate gift one step beyond. Whether it’s from his own experiences, inspiration from other artists, or a keen understanding of what will affect his listeners, Reeds knows how optimally deliver his talents to his audiences. This reviewer, for one, wonders if the "urban moon" of the album’s title has been at least one source for the artist’s inspiration. If so, then let’s all hope that J. Michael Reeds takes many more m idnight walks around New York City.

8TH & MONA LISA / JAY MICHAEL REEDS

"A new CD from J. Michael Reeds called "8th and Mona Lisa" has happily just landed on my CD player. This is a first effort for the likable singer and it’s an impressive debut indeed. Reeds has come up with some nice material and it’s clear from his musical selections that he’s a fan of the late, great, Nat "King" Cole. Among other goodies, Reeds wraps his smooth style around such Cole favorites as "A Blossom Fell", "Mona Lisa", and my pet performance on the CD, "you’re looking at me". On this one he shines and gets as much irony out of this rarely heard gem as Both Nat "King" Cole and the glorious jazz singer Carmen McRae have in the past. CD is worth the price for that goodie alone. My only complaint is the CD is too short but don’t let that stop you from listening. I look forward to more from this cool dude."

THREE TUNES / JAY MICHAEL REEDS

1. Orange Colored Sky
Milton DeLugg/Willie Stein

2. 99 Miles From L.A.
Hal David/Albert Hammond

3. I’m Glad There is You
Paul Madeira/Jimmy Dorsey

FOUR COLORS / JAY MICHAEL REEDS

1. Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year
Frank Leosser / 2:46 / 2.6mb

2. Pennies From Heaven
John Burke/Arthur Johnston/ 3:01 / 2.8mb

3. When Sunny Gets Blue
Jack Segal/Marvin Fisher/ 4:13 / 3.9mb

4. If I Only Had a Brain
E.Y. Harburg/Harold Arlen/ 5:29 / 5.1mb

FIVE LIVE AT DILLON’S / JAY MICHAEL REEDS

1. I’ve Got You Under My Skin
Cole Porter

2. Everything Happens to Me
Tom Adair/Matt Dennis

3. Too Marvelous For Words
Johnny Mercer/Richard A. Whiting

4. I Should Care
Sammy Cahn/Axel Stordahl/Paul Weston

5. Rags to Riches
Richard Adler/Jery Ross