Lyn Stanley
{{short description|American jazz singer}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Lyn Stanley
| image = File:Lyn Stanley Jazz Artist.jpg
| caption = Recording artist Lyn Stanley at her home.
| birth_date =
| birth_place = Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
| genre = Jazz
| occupation = Singer, producer
| instrument = Vocals
| years_active = 2013–present
| label = A.T. Music
| associated_acts = The Jazz Mavericks
| website = {{URL|lynstanley.com}}
}}
Lyn Stanley is an American jazz singer and producer who specializes in audiophile-quality analogue and digital recordings.{{cite web |title=Lyn Stanley: The New Gold Standard |url=https://www.hifichoice.com/content/lyn-stanley |website=Hi-Fi Choice |access-date=5 July 2021 |date=2 May 2018}}{{cite web |title=Lyn Stanley: The Audiophile's Sultry Songbird |url=https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2017/04/13/lyn-stanley-the-audiophiles-sultry-songbird/ |website=Part-Time Audiophile |access-date=5 July 2021 |date=13 April 2017}}
Early life and career
Stanley was born in Tacoma, Washington. Her father was a hobby jazz pianist; her grandfather, who emigrated from Bulgaria, was an opera singer.{{cite web|url=http://jazzprofiles.blogspot.lu/2013/08/lyn-stanley-lost-in-romance.html |title=Lyn Stanley: Lost in Romance|publisher=Jazz Profiles |author=Bloom, Michael |accessdate=2 February 2016 |language=|date=2013-08-22}}
In 2013, Stanley released her first album, Lost in Romance.{{cite web|title=FAME Review: Lyn Stanley – Potions (from the 50s)|url=http://www.acousticmusic.com/fame/p10159.htm|website=www.acousticmusic.com|access-date=2016-01-24}}{{cite web|title=Jazz article: Interludes|url=http://www.allaboutjazz.com/interludes-lyn-stanley-at-music-llc-review-by-c-michael-bailey.php |website=www.allaboutjazz.com |date=14 November 2015 |access-date=2016-01-24 }} Stanley performed songs composed in the 1950s on her second album, Potions (From the 50s).{{cite web |title=Music Review: Lyn Stanley Sings 'Potions [From the '50s]' |url=http://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/blogcritics/article/Music-Review-Lyn-Stanley-Sings-Potions-From-6021591.php |website=seattlepi.com |date=17 January 2015 |access-date=2016-01-28}} In October 2015 she released her third album, Interludes.{{cite web|title=Michael Doherty's Music Log: Lyn Stanley: "Interludes" (2015) CD Review |url=http://michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2015/11/lyn-stanley-interludes-2015-cd-review.html |website=Michael Doherty's Music Log |date=2015-11-27 |access-date=2016-01-28 |first=Michael |last=Doherty }}
Stanley released The Moonlight Sessions, Volume One and The Moonlight Sessions, Volume Two in 2017. Stanley released both volumes on vinyl, using the One-Step pressing process, and as Super Audio CDs (SACD). The albums were recorded by Al Schmitt and Steve Genewick. Mixing engineer was Michael Bishop of Five/Four Productions, and the album was mastered by Bernie Grundman. Musicians included pianists Mike Garson, Christian Jacob, and Tamir Hendelman; bassist Chuck Berghofer; guitarist John Chiodini; drummers Joe LaBarbera, Bernie Dresel, and Ray Brinker; and soloists Hendrik Meurkens, Rickey Woodard, Chuck Findley, Corky Hale, and Carol Robins.
In 2018, Stanley released her sixth album, London Calling: A Toast to Julie London.{{Cite web | url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/BWW-Review-Jazz-Singer-Lyn-Stanley-Releases-LONDON-CALLING-A-TOAST-TO-JULIE-LONDON-20181215 | title=BWW Review: Jazz Singer Lyn Stanley Releases LONDON CALLING a TOAST TO JULIE LONDON}} Engineers were Steve Genewick for recording and Allen Sides for mixing. The musicians used chord charts rather than full arrangements. Performers included guitarist John Chiodini; pianists Mike Garson and Christian Jacob; drummers/percussionists Luis Conte, Aaron Serfaty, Paul Kreibich, and Brad Dutz; and bassists Chuck Berghofer and Michael Valerio.{{cite web |last1=Phillips |first1=Marc |title=Lyn Stanley, London Calling |url=https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2019/05/30/lyn-stanley-london-calling-the-vinyl-anachronist/ |website=Part-Time Audiophile |accessdate=3 July 2019 |date=30 May 2019}}{{cite web |last1=Hynes |first1=Jim |title=Jazz Vocalist/Audiophile Fave Lyn Stanley Pays Tribute to Julie London on London Calling – A Toast to Julie London |url=https://glidemagazine.com/217976/jazz-vocalist-audiophile-fave-lyn-stanley-pays-tribute-to-julie-london-on-london-calling-a-toast-to-julie-london-album-review/ |website=glidemagazine.com |accessdate=3 July 2019 |date=13 December 2018}}{{cite web |last1=Reid |first1=Graham |title=Lyn Stanley: London Calling; A Toast to Julie London |url=https://www.elsewhere.co.nz/jazz/8869/lyn-stanley-london-calling-a-toast-to-julie-london-cd-baby/ |website=Elsewhere by Graham Reid |accessdate=3 July 2019 |date=29 March 2019}} The 33.3 RPM album received several review accolades,{{Cite web|url=https://glidemagazine.com/217976/jazz-vocalist-audiophile-fave-lyn-stanley-pays-tribute-to-julie-london-on-london-calling-a-toast-to-julie-london-album-review/|title=Jazz Vocalist Audiophile Fave Lyn Stanley Pays Tribute To Julie London On London Calling A Toast To Julie London|website=glidemagazine.com|date=13 December 2018 |access-date=2019-08-27}}{{Cite web|url=https://grigware.blogspot.com/2018/12/cd-review-lyn-stanleys-london-calling.html|title=CD Review - Lyn Stanley's London Calling|language=en|access-date=2019-08-27}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.jwvibe.com/single-post/2019/02/20/LYN-STANLEY-London-Calling-A-Toast-to-Julie-London|title=LYN STANLEY, London Calling: A Toast to Julie London|website=Music Reviews - JWV|date=21 February 2019|language=en|access-date=2019-08-27}} including a five-star review in audiophile magazine The Absolute Sound.{{Cite web|url=http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/lyn-stanley-toasts-julie-london/|title=Lyn Stanley Toasts Julie London|website=The Absolute Sound|language=en|access-date=2019-08-27}}
In 2018, British publication HiFi Choice featured Stanley in a discussion of her work and engagement with the audiophile market.
In January 2019, Stanley recorded her seventh album direct to disc: London with a Twist: Live at Bernie's was a follow-up to her Julie London tribute that included London covers and additional songs including "Pink Cadillac." Bernie Grundman mastered the lacquer instantly from the live mix created by Allen Sides. There are over 12 minutes of music on each side with Lyn Stanley performing on each song (with short instrumental interludes). The band, who coined themselves "Jazz Mavericks", are: John Chiodini (guitar) Mike Lang and Otmaro Ruiz (piano), Chuck Berghofer (bass), Luis Conte (percussion), and Aaron Serfaty (drums). The album received several positive reviews.{{Cite web|url=https://lemonwire.com/2019/07/12/lyn-stanleys-london-with-a-twist-favorite-takes-live-at-bernies-charms-with-modern-classics/|title=Lyn Stanley's "London With a Twist Favorite Takes Live at Bernie's" charms with modern classics|last=Miller-Gould|first=Dodie|date=2019-07-12|website=LemonWire|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-18}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.allaboutjazz.com/lyn-stanleys-favorite-takes-london-with-a-twist-live-at-bernies-lyn-stanley-at-music-llc-review-by-c-michael-bailey__19497.php|title=Lyn Stanley: London With a Twist - Live at Bernie's|last=Jazz|first=All About|website=All About Jazz|date=6 August 2019 |language=en|access-date=2019-08-27}}
In 2019 Spotify reported Lyn Stanley's music was played in 76 countries with over 300,000 minutes of download or streaming play.{{Cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/artist/56LnMO84DYeqv78ksABbKp|title=Lyn Stanley|website=Spotify|language=en|access-date=2020-01-24}} Radio programmer Saul Levine awarded Lyn Stanley Female Jazz Vocalist Of The Year 2018.{{Cite web|url=https://www.jazzedmagazine.com/news/levine-names-stanley-female-jazz-vocalist-for-2018/|title=Levine Names Stanley 'Female Jazz Vocalist' for 2018|date=17 April 2019}}
In 2020, Stanley released Live At Studio A, recorded live at Capitol Recording Studio A and engineered by Allen Sides and Bernie Grundman.{{cite web |title=Album factsheet |url=http://www.audioanalogdistribution.com/en/vinyle/lyn-stanley/live-at-studio-a/at-music |website=Audio Analogue Distribution |access-date=5 July 2021}} The performance again featured the Jazz Mavericks: John Chiodini, Mike Lang, Chuck Berghofer, Luis Conte, and Aaron Serfaty.
Discography
- Lost in Romance (A.T. Music, 2013)
- Potions (From the 50s) (A.T. Music, 2014)
- Interludes (A.T. Music, 2015){{cite web|title=Lyn Stanley Album Discography |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/lyn-stanley-mn0003227607 |website=AllMusic |accessdate=6 April 2017 }}
- The Moonlight Sessions, Volume One (A.T. Music, 2017)
- The Moonlight Sessions, Volume Two (A.T. Music, 2017)
- London Calling: A Toast to Julie London (A.T. Music, 2018)
- London with a Twist: Live at Bernie's (A.T. Music, 2019)
- Live at Studio A (A.T. Music, 2020)
- Novel Noel (A.T. Music, 2022)
References
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External links
- {{official|lynstanley.com}}
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Category:American jazz singers
Category:American women jazz singers
Category:American ballroom dancers
Category:Musicians from Tacoma, Washington