Kristine W's new "Straight Up With A Twist" double Jazz/Chill Cd is a blend of Straight Up Jazz, Latin Jazz, with R@B flavors. This ambitious project of 30 tracks was 4 years in the making and features world class Jazz and crossover musicians. CD 1 was recorded In LA live sessions style, creating a very intimate dreamy sound. You will be transported by these new sexy arrangements of classic rock standards like" Stairway to Heaven "and What I Like About You . Kristine then takes some of her number one Billboard dance songs, strips them down, and puts a whole new Twist on them." Some Lovin " Is a standout with Its' naughty Blues flavor. .Look for a few new songs notably the Bossa Nova Styled "Window To Your World to make you stir your Martini faster. CD 2 With A Twist" Is remixed by International Chilled lounge greats Emoticon and Von Schock and It's more than evident that both parties have been inspired by the renowned Buddha Bar collections. The first single from the album is Feel What You Want " and this stunner will be heard on Smooth Jazz radio first . Superstar David Paich from the legendary TOTO fame makes a cameo with his band on The First Time I ever Saw Your Face" In another gorgeous live sessions moment on CD2. Kristine W grew up In the heart of the jazz music scene In The Northwest. Her Mother Donna Lee and musicians played clubs so Kristine clearly learned from the greats. Already a Dance Music Icon with 15 number one Dance hits, Billboard recently named Kristine W One of the Dance Artists of the decade. "Straight Up With A Twist now uncovers Kristine's Jazzy improvisational skills and silky vocal delivery. This Gemini shows us the other side Of Miss W taking us with her back to her roots. Consisting of over 2 hours of music this double CD is a must for all of those who love a great musical journey.
