Four Simple Notes - Checking Out

[GA Russell]

 

Four Simple Notes ft Kathy Sanborn "Checking Out" Impacting: October 22 2019 Format(s): Jazz     Checking Out Four Simple Notes ft Kathy Sanborn Written by Michael Peloso & Ekat Pereyra   “Have faith & no fear! Fear stops us from believing in our dreams. I strongly feel that in life, if you truly BELIEVE that things will happen, if you put yourself out there, then something magical will indeed happen & sometimes we’re not meant to understand why things happen or don’t happen. -Michael Peloso Four Simple Notes is very excited to announce the release of their new single “Checking Out”! Featuring the wonderful Kathy Sanborn on lead vocals & produced by Matthew Shell, “Checking Out” is a smoothing, heartfelt mainstream jazz /pop song single the touches on the loss of a relationship that once seemed so strong. Michael Peloso, the lyricist/songwriter behind Four Simple Notes is a New Jersey-based lyricist/songwriter who writes undeniably touching, honest songs with a sense of simplicity that are uniquely all his own. Michael collaborated with Natalie Jean. “Please Don’t”, a Josie Award nominated R&B track was released in 2016, & is a featured single on Natalie’s Unafraid album. The duo released “Alive” on June 30, 2017. They also worked together on the single “Lost & Found” which was released on April 8, 2019. He was also the lyricist & co-writer of ‘The Letting Go”, which was released on February 14, 2018, a duet between Natalie Jean & Levi Moore. The song has garnered numerous nominations & awards. Most recently, it won Best Country Music Video in the 2019 World Music & Independent Film Festival, 2019 Viewers Choice in the California Music Video Awards, a Semi-Finalist in the 2018 UK Songwriting Contest for Music Video & Song,  Best Folk/Americana Song of The Year at the 2018 Josie Music Awards, Silver Medals in the 2018 Global Music Awards for Music Video & Song, Best Country Song & Best Country Music Video in the 2018 Clouzine International Music Awards. The music video has won over 23 awards. The music video has been viewed over 38,000 times. Michael is also the co-writer of “Echoes of Angels” by Christina Gaudet. The song is currently under consideration for “Record & Song of the Year”, “Best Rock Song” & “Best Rock Performance” for the 62nd Grammy ballot. Kathy Sanborn  is an American award-winning jazz vocalist, composer, & recording artist. Known for her velvet voice, Sanborn takes jazz music into the modern era with her sultry, contemporary sound. In September 2017, Sanborn won a Clouzine International Music Award (Best Jazz Song) for her original composition, "Falling," from her latest album release, “Recollecting You”.  Sanborn has been compared to 1950s cool jazz singers Anita O'Day, Chris Connor, & June Christy due to her smooth vocals & clear diction. Her vocal tone has been compared to the 1970s singer-songwriter Laura Nyro for its depth & timbre. JazzTimes on Sanborn's work: "Romance is always in the air as far as Kathy Sanborn is concerned, & her songs are reflections of those emotions which take flight when overpowered by love." [1] Spain's NoSoloSmoothJazz.com says: "Kathy Sanborn is one of the most original vocalists in the American musical l&scape." [2] With the release of Peaceful Sounds, Eric Cohen of New York radio station WAER proclaimed that Sanborn's voice "truly is a gift from the heavens." Sanborn & Shell teamed up earlier this year for the critically received “Three Days of the Condor”. “Checking Out” is set for official release on October 22, 2019.   To learn more about Four Simple Notes (Michael Peloso) & Kathy Sanborn, you can go to their individual websites, wwwfoursimplenotesmusic.com &  www.kathysanborn.com .   To learn more about Four Simple Notes (Michael Peloso) and Kathy Sanborn, you can go to their individual websites, wwwfoursimplenotesmusic.com &  www.kathysanborn.com . Watch the lyric video here:

[Justin V]

"Sanborn takes jazz music into the modern era[...]"  I love rhe smell of hyperbole in the morning, but ugh.