Rhythmize Heartstrings

She Is We, fronted by alternative singer-songwriter-force of nature Rachel Taylor (formerly of the duo He Is We) has a tremendously loyal and active fan base well-primed for this much-anticipated new studio album buoyed by lead single and video 'Boomerang'.

Secret Garden is an Irish-Norwegian band specialized in new instrumental music, led by the duo consisting of Irish violinist and singer Fionnuala Sherry and Norwegian composer, arranger and pianist Rolf Løvland. The group has sold over 3 million albums since having won the 1995 Eurovision Song Contest, representing Norway with the composition "Nocturne".

The winners of the 1995 Eurovision Song Contest, Norwegian neo-classical duo Secret Garden formed in 1994 around Irish violinist Fionnuala Sherry and Norwegian pianist Rolf Løvland, the co-writer of Norway's 1985 Eurovision victor "La Det Swingge." Secret Garden's own Eurovision victory was notable as the first (and, so far, only) time a predominantly instrumental song has won the competition – the contributions of guest vocalist Gunnhild Tvinnereim were clearly written to ensure the piece met with Eurovision's rules.

On my list of absolutely must have CDs this one stands "Very Tall" indeed! It features three recognized Masters of their instruments: Milt Jackson - vibes, Oscar Peterson - piano, and Ray Brown - bass. How can you go wrong when you have these three together plus the skillful Ed Thigpen on drums? The answer is you can't! Highlights include "Green Dolphin Street, which starts out wonderfully moody before developing into a mid-tempo swinger; the hauntingly beautiful "Heartstrings;" and the rousing "Work Song" with Brown's sharp bowing at the beginning, Peterson's stirring piano solo and the masterful give-and-take between OP and Jackson at the finale. These are just some highlights; the entire recording is a gem!