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PAT CISARANO Ah (Elite) Pat sings her blend of blues-jazz-soul, with subtlety that is so smooth, that when she finally unleashes her powerful voice it's like riding a high-speed roller-coaster of aural adrenalin, that is comparable to the great soul diva's; Aretha Franklin, Etta James and Renee Geyer. Ah is introduced with 'Prelude' that is gospel in flavour. 'All In This Together' features a very low key jazz ambience, that is an anthem about music generating positivity. This typifies the overall feel of Ah. 'So Dedicated' is pure sensual-soul. 'Ways Of Life' and 'So Glad You're Gone' feature some delightful reggae grooves. 'Carried Away' is about a chance meeting with an old flame, and the effect it has on her. 'True Love' is again an anthem, and this one is about racial harmony and getting together. I love Pat's 'Somebody Talk To My Baby', that is a song about broken-hearted memories, and a plea for someone to tell her lover how she feels. 'Thank God For The Blues' features a more sultry Cisarano, and feels like back-alley jazz. Attitude and swing. Pat really knows how to deliver great soul grooves, and she wrote 'Love Saves The Day' and 'Sugar Melts In The Rain'. I can imagine Aretha Franklin wailing through these beautiful ballads. 'Hold My Hand Forever' is a love-soul dedication to the late Frank Tomaino; and this also features DJ Kotchie B. Ah finishes with a reprise of 'Prelude', but this time the complete version: 'I Promise You Peace'. I first heard Ah on mp3.com almost a year ago, and I was so taken by the song selection that I had to have it. Everybody sometimes needs a little intimate soul massage, and this one speaks straight to the heart. Pat couldn't have done this album without the help of her special band of musicians i.e. Stephan Crump (bass), Dan Rieser (drums), Dan Petty (guitar), Peter Adams (keys), and many of the other fine musicians who contributed; plus the awesome production by Paul Frazier.Gazz Click on album image to see larger album cover 
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