New York, NY (Top40 Charts)
Melbreeze was born in the historic port city of Smyrna, Turkey - home to illustrious Greek and Roman settlements. As a only child, she grew up in a house where music flowed freely and she found company in art.
Her first foray into performance was through ballet, which she started learning when she was five years old and pursued for many years to come. After completing her academic education, having majored in Business Administration as an undergrad and going to the United States for further education, Melbreeze focused on raising her own family.
Melbreeze's love for music though never wavered and she dreamed that one day she could do the kind of music she wanted. And now, after many years of training, expectations, love and dedication, she is sharing all her thoughts and feelings that she kept hidden inside for years for the release of her ninth album titled, Animazonia (produced by Jimmy Haslip and Scott Kinsey).
Vocalist and Visual Artist Melbreeze to release eight Single Albums starting on May 11th through June 29th exclusively in the Blue Canoe Records Store. Each Single Album release will include audio (wave and 320 MP3) and a unique Melbreeze portrait, chosen personally from the Official Melbreeze collection. This is a Blue Canoe Records exclusive and this album/portrait offering is only available in our store. The entire thirteen song album titled, Animazonia, will be released on July 6th, 2018 in both digital and physical forms at all leading digital and physical retail outlets.
Early Reviews:
As unique as her name, Melbreeze is impassioned and ignited in her pursuit to be a creative and groundbreaking artist. It is a clear path for her, as this trailblazing vocalist has clearly teamed with the right production lineup of Jimmy Haslip and Scott Kinsey for an end result that is a magnificent listen. -All About Vocals
The album is a different approach to 'Latin Jazz', one that you could identify with the pop and funk singer
Grace Mendoza aka
Grace Jones. -Rootsville
Fabulous vocalist who delivers more than expected and in a manner so unique in arrangements and orchestrations that she just rises to top. -Amazon Top 100 Reviewer - Hall of fame - 5/5 Stars
Animazonia Credits
1. So Nice
Melbreeze: Vocals
Scott Kinsey: Keyboards
Jimmy Haslip: Bass
Cyril Atef: Drums
Larry Koonse: Guitar
Brad Dutz: Percussion
2. One Note Samba
Melbreeze: Vocals
Scott Kinsey: Keyboards
Hadrien Feraud: Bass, Bass Solo
Gergo Borlai: Drums
Brad Dutz: Percussion
Bob Reynolds: Saxophone
3 Like A Lover
Melbreeze: Vocals
Scott Kinsey: Keyboards
Jimmy Haslip: Bass
Gary Novak: Drums, Tamborine
Larry Koonse: Guitar
Brad Dutz: Percussion
Bob Reynolds: Saxophone
4. How Insensitive
Melbreeze: Vocals
Scott Kinsey: Keyboards, Trilian Bass
Larry Koonse:Guitar
Brad Dutz: Percussion
Uday Kumar Nari: Tabla
Knand Kumar: Sitar
5. The Island
Melbreeze: Vocals
Scott Kinsey: Keyboards
Jimmy Haslip: Bass
Gary Novak: Drums
Larry Koonse: Guitar
Brad Dutz: Percussion
Bob Reynolds: Saxophone
Artyom Manukyan: Cello
6. Anima
Melbreeze: Vocals
Scott Kinsey: Keyboards, Keyboard Flute Solo
Jimmy Haslip: Bass, Bass solo
Gergo Borlai: Drums
Brad Dutz: Percussion
Larry Koonse: Guitar
Jeff Richman: Processed Guitar, Guitar looping
7. Mas Que Nada
Melbreeze: Vocals
Scott Kinsey: Keyboards, Trilian Bass, Programming
Cyril Atef: Drums
Larry Koonse: Guitar
Selim Bolukbasi: Tulum
Brad Dutz: Percussion, Finger snaps
8. Quiet Nights
Melbreeze: Vocals
Scott Kinsey: Piano, Keyboards, Trilian Bass
Gergo Borlai: Drums
Larry Koonse: Guitar
Brad Dutz: Percussion
Melbreeze: Ensemble Vocals
9. Wave
Melbreeze: Vocals
Scott Kinsey: Keyboards
Jimmy Haslip: Bass
Gergo Borlai: Drums
Larry Koonse: Guitar
Brad Dutz: Percussion
Bob Reynolds: Saxophone
10. Frog Samba
Melbreeze: Vocals
Scott Kinsey: Keyboards, Piano, Trilian Bass
Jimmy Haslip: Bass
Gary Novak: Drums
Larry Koonse: Guitar
Brad Dutz: Percussion
11. Desafinado
Melbreeze: Vocals
Scott Kinsey: Keyboards, Piano
Jimmy Haslip: Bass
Cyril Atef: Drums
Larry Koonse: Guitar
Brad Dutz: Percussion
Knand Kumar: Sitar
12. Favela
Melbreeze: Vocals
Scott Kinsey: Keyboards
Selcuk Karaman: Bass, Bass Solo
Gergo Borlai: Drums
Larry Koonse: Guitar
Jeff Richman: Guitar
Brad Dutz: Percussion
Bob Reynolds: Sax
13. Animazonia
Melbreeze: Ensemble Vocals
Scott Kinsey: Keyboards, Synthesizer Solo, Programming
Selcuk Karaman: Bass
Gergo Borlai: Drums
