Cari Lee & The Contenders - Scorched

This record is certainly old-school, but blasts barrelhouse piano and great boogie-woogie. "Scorched" is a set whose title is aptly chosen, and this disc pays homage to swing and the earliest era of rock & roll. With her nostalgic vocal qualities and the retro sound of The Contenders, Cari Lee brings to life those sounds of yesteryear with an appealing mix of originals and covers. The entire release seems to transfix the listener into a different time and place, which is one of the things wonderful music can do. Cari Lee Merritt was nominated for a Female Vocalist award at the 2006 Texas Music Awards, and it's no wonder. Sassy and sultry, pristine and professional...poppin' with pizzazz!