Prepare To Be seduced In The Moment by Soul-jazz Flutist Althea Rene On February 21, 2006

LOS ANGELES (Great Scott PRoductions/ www.greatscottpr.com) - The soulful third chapter from flutist Althea Rene, the In The Moment album, is scheduled to be released on February 21st by Chocolate Caramel Music/SoulVibe Entertainment, which is distributed nationally by Koch Entertainment. Although the title cut is presently being added to playlists at smooth jazz radio, this is an urban instrumental collection, an aural seduction comprised of sensual R&B grooves and danceable funk with laid back contemporary jazz nuances. Rene produced or co-produced seven of the album's tracks and had a hand in writing five new songs. Beyond playing a variety of flutes on the disc, she also contributed vocals, keyboards, percussion, bass and drum programming.

Rene makes the flute funky and sexy. Her instrument sings mellifluously with passion. She's backed by a tight rhythm section that keeps the beats driving and the grooves deep, gifted horn players who bring energy and warmth, guitarists who subtly dispense scorching riffs, classy keyboardists, and dreamy vocalists. Musically Rene's upbeat jams, mid-tempo grooves, and 'Quiet Storm' ballads explore elements of R&B, pop, jazz and reggae. In addition to the first single, standout selections include the affirmative 'I Can'; the rhythmically spicy 'Campari Juice'; Rene's breathy vocal number, 'More Than You Know'; 'Number One,' the anthem-like Patrice Rushen composition; a cover of Beyonce's hit, 'Me, Myself and I'; and the cuddle up close album closer, 'When You're Around.' The Detroit native is a physical presence with her sculpted body and long braided hair. She's focused, exudes confidence and is very present. In fact, that's what In The Moment is all about to her.

'The present moment is perfect if we put all of our attention and energy on it and not on the past or the future,' explained Rene. 'Both in my life and musically, it feels like everything is coming together to lead me toward my goals. This is my third album and I've never been able to express myself musically better than now. I'm aiming to make the most out of this musical moment and hope that people enjoy it with me.'

Next month, Rene has a handful of live performances on her schedule, including a high-profile gig at Detroit's Ford Field prior to the Super Bowl on February 5th. Other appearances with her band include Galveston, TX on February 16th (Historic Balinese Room) and Chicago, IL on February 21st (Oakton Community College). Additional concert dates to support the album release will be announced.

Rene's In The Moment contains the following songs:
'In The Moment'
'One Night Love Affair'
'Number One'
'Campari Juice'
'Me, Myself and I'
'More Than You Know'
'And She Said'
'Midday Grind'
'When You're Around'