Cynthia Holiday - All The Way (2008)

She’s not Billie, not Judy, not Jennifer, not Carmen, not Nancy, it’s Cynthia Holiday! Cynthia is a real crowd pleaser and her renditions of straight-ahead jazz, blues and pop standards are full of swing, improvisation and soul. Clearly, singing live before an audience is where she feels most comfortable.

Kevin Mahogany says, “I met Cynthia many years ago when I used to frequent various jam sessions in Harlem clubs. I was struck by her ability to quickly command the stage. Cynthia has fantastic stage presence and it’s time for her music to be heard.”

Talented vocalist Cynthia Holiday comes into her own on her debut release "All The Way". She swings, she teases and moans as she sings songs about love and romance. She seeks to continue the tradition of jazz women who sing the blues. Musicians featured are Radam Schwartz - piano & organ, Julius Tolentio - tenor sax, Andy McCloud - bass and Wayne Henderson - drums. On her original song "I Like What I See" and "My Little Rainbow" she is joined by the Cedar Walton Trio. The other tracks are: Never Make A Move Too Soon, Samba de Amor, Knock On Wood (the Eddie Floyd classic), You've Got A Job To Do, I Thought About You, All The Way and More Today Than Yesterday.