WHAT CRITICS SAY ...
Both impressive and memorable. Her voice, with its slight buzz, has the unique sound one hopes for in a jazz singer...the entire project radiates with the presence of a talent with a major future.
Don Heckman
LA Times
WHAT CRITICS SAY ...
Ryan caresses the lyrics of each song with a measure of emotion and taste making for a vocal jazz album that's a pleasure to hear...Though there are moments of swing on this session, make no doubt about the texture of the music, this is a genuine album of light jazz that appeals to the lighter side of one's musical DNA. ...Classical love songs voiced by a superior singer and backed by a top-notch cast of players, makes this vocal jazz album, a must for those who appreciate the genre.
Edward Blanco
All About Jazz
WHAT CRITICS SAY ...
A wonderful singer whose music will help keep the flame of jazz alive.
Sheila Jordan
Singer
WHAT CRITICS SAY ...
...'Windmills' is a tribute to the lyrics of Alan and Marilyn Bergman, 'Cinnamon and Clove,'... showcases not only the beauty, range, and power of Monika Ryan’s voice but also the extent of her emotional connection to the wonderful lyrics of the songs on this album.
Matt Micucci
JAZZIZ
WHAT CRITICS SAY ...
Monika's performance is adventurous, relevant, and fresh, every night. A fine live music experience.
Benoit Glazer
McGill University, Cirque du Soleil, Founder, Artistic and Technical Director at Timucua Arts Foundation
Creative team
Guitar: Sergio Pereira
Bass: Ales Cesarini
Drums: Pancho Montañez
Piano: Hernán Milla
Saxophone: Keith Loftis
Trumpet: Augie Haas
Voice: Monika Ryan
Produced by: Monika Ryan, Denise Barbarita, and Sergio Pereira
Recording: Hive Recording Studio, Valencia, Spain, Rafa Sánchez
Recording: Resensitize Records, Lawrenceville, New Jersey, Monika Ryan
Recording: MONOLisa Studios, Long Island City, New York, Denise Barbarita
Recording: Vinny Alfano, Brooklyn, New York
Recording: Augie Haas
Recording: Sergio Pereira
Mixing: Denise Barbarita, MONOLisa Studios
Mastering: Mastered by Jeff Lipton and Maria Rice at Peerless Mastering, Boston, MA
Assistant Mastering Engineer: Costanza Tinti
Tracks 1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13: Music and Lyrics by Monika Ryan
Track 2: Music by Sergio Periera and Lyrics by Monika Ryan
Album art: Monika Ryan
With gratitude
We thank our Sponsors who make the music possible! Pancho Montañez is sponsored by, Canopus Drums, Bosphorus Cymbals, Code Drum Heads. Keith Loftis is sponsored by, Yamaha, D'Addario, Jody Jazz Mouthpieces, Rovner Products. We thank our Elders, and our Teachers, without whom we would not be who we are.We thank our Families, Friends, and Fans with whom we share this journey
"Keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best."
Epictetus