It Is What It Is

Lisa Lauren (vocals, piano) Lisa Lauren; Fareed Haque (guitar, acoustic guitar) Greg Koch (guitar, electric guitar, dobro) Neal Alger (guitar, electric guitar) Brian Wilkie (acoustic guitar) Inger Carle, Susan Voelz (violin) Alison Chesley (cello) Jim Gailloreto (soprano saxophone) John Pazdan (drum programming) David Sanborn (alto saxophone) Lisa Lauren returns with her newest album, "it is what it is", blending together deep-in-the-groove rhythms and soulful melodies, once again demonstrating her unique voice in the industry. Featuring the legendary David Sanborn for his third appearance, along with an ensemble of Chicago all-stars Fareed Haque, Steve Rodby and Neal Alger, you will find this disc to be one of the most compelling musical experience available today. Review As folk-jazz vocalists go, she's as impressive as Norah Jones. As a songwriter she's even better. --Christopher Loudon, Jazz Times Magazine "What separates Lauren from the scores of pop songbirds who populate the airwaves are her skillful arrangements and clever instrumentation . . . " --Jeff Johnson, Chicago Tribune "On her marvelously eclectic release, singer/songwriter Lisa Lauren brings a fresh hybrid of roots rock, jazz and pop sensiblities . . . " --Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide Product Description Lisa Lauren returns with her new album, "it is what it is", blending together deep-in-the-groove rhythms and soulful melodies, once again demonstrating her unique style. Featuring the legendary David Sanborn for his third appearance, along with an ensemble of Chicago all-stars Fareed Haque, Steve Rodby and Neal Alger, you will find this disc to be one of the most compelling musical experiences available today. See all Editorial Reviews