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Mike Sku (mike_sku)
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Posted on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 10:17 pm: ��Edit PostDelete Post���Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Could anyone tell me anything about an artist named Emerald Jade? The little I have heard about her compares her to Jean Carn or Phyllis Hyman. Since Phyllis and Jean are two of my favorites, I am interested in finding out more. Is the Emerald Jade CD a US release?
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Kdubya (paladin)
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Post Number: 344
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Posted on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 10:28 pm: ��Edit PostDelete Post���Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Cant help you there my friend but there are some performance photos of Ms. Carn on the African Fest Thread along with some of her friends.

Kdub
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BJL (bjl)
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She's from Gary Indiana, but may live in Los Angeles now. I think she records for the Breeze label.
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Spyder Turner (spyder_turner)
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EMERALD JADE IS FROM INDIANA AND DOES LIVE IN L.A. A DYNOMITE LADY WITH A DYNOMITE VOICE, I HAVE THE CD AND LOVE IT, AS A MATTER OF FACT, I HAVE ONE IN MY CAR AND ONE IN THE HOUSE. IT IS ON THE BREEZE LABEL.
I'M BRINGING IN HER HUSBAND AND PRODUCER CRAIG MONROE TO DETROIT TO DO SOME WORK ON MY NEW CD SO THEY ARE GOING TO BE MY HOUSE GUEST FOR A WHILE. SO MAYBE I'LL HAVE THEM COME ON AND ANSWER SOME OF YOUR QUESTIONS
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the crazy dutchman (andreas)
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Posted on Thursday, September 23, 2004 - 2:40 am: ��Edit PostDelete Post���Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

A very cool CD - Worthy your hard earned monero fOOks!

Here's more info on the lady and her bio.

Best,
Andreas Hellingh
www.thesoulofamsterdam.com


Emerald Jade

There are voices and then there are voices - sultry, sexy voices - that stay with you long after the song has ended. Emerald Jade has a voice that people have been waiting for; her voice is undoubtedly one of the most classic voices to hit the scene since Ella, Dinah, Billie and Sade. This mysterious, stunning vocalist has created a buzz in the Urban Contemporary Jazz market; everybody wants to know: who is.... That!?! This recording is an instant classic and collectible worthy of being passed down from generation to generation.

This release entitled "A NEW CLASSIC" is a collection of songs written by Emerald Jade speaking about what she wanted in a relationship, unbeknownst to her to soon become a reality while in the process of creating this album with the musical mastermind producer, Craig Monroe.

Listening to this gem will treat the listener to a blend of jazzy pop, neo soul, and R & B with catchy melodies capturing the joy, love, and happiness throughout the entire CD. The opening track "Vibe Queen" is a tribute to the queens before her, the queens who made it possible for Emerald jade to follow along behind them with her own unique vibe.

The second track "Delirious" has a guest vocal appearance by her now husband Craig Monroe; this track is about a couple having romantic evenings and endless afternoons with champagne, a bed of roses and a bubble bath.

The third track "My Man", an unmistakable classic reminiscent of old school with the new; this is about a woman giving praise to her man who treats her like the queen she is.

Track number six "Shine" is dedicated to her talented family of recording artists, "Jesse Powell ", "Trina & Tamara" and upcoming soulful vocalist "Jacob Powell ", this is where she tells them to "Shine" no matter what, and just keep your head up!

On "Afternoon at Ricardo's" Emerald jade's voice is so captivating that you could hear a pin drop when the song is finished, this is definitely movie soundtrack material. This classic album is in the top ten for one of the greatest albums ever made!

Bio:
Originally from Gary, IN, Emerald Jade continues the extraordinary vocal streak of the Powerful Powell family recording artists, introduces her debut album "A NEW CLASSIC" on her own record label BREEZE RECORDS, operating from North Hollywood, California with her husband Craig Monroe who is originally from St. Louis, MO.

Emerald Jade, matriarch of the talented family of recording artists JESSE POWELL, and TRINA & TAMARA, all born in Gary, Indiana, "says that the making of my CD was truly divine". "A NEW CLASSIC" treats the listener to a blend of jazzy pop, neo soul, and R&B, with catchy melodies capturing the joy and happiness she experienced meeting and falling in love with California producer Craig Monroe. Emerald co-wrote, and co-produced the entire CD which was recorded in North Hollywood, California.

Emerald has honed her craft over the years working with such acts as Oleta Adams, Dexter Wanzel, Grover Washington, Michael Stokes and Jesse Powell, who is her son.

Growing up in Gary, Indiana the Jackson Family was certainly an influence on her musically, as well as Chaka Kahn, Natalie Cole, Patti LaBelle and the Emotions. In the earlier years Emerald always had her own group and once she found out her children could sing she was dedicated in developing them into polished recording artists. While watching her children's career blossom, Emerald took a hiatus and became a businesswoman; she now says it is HER TIME TO SHINE, combining her musical talent with her business sense into launching the new record label Breeze Records.
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Kdubya (paladin)
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Posted on Thursday, September 23, 2004 - 4:46 am: ��Edit PostDelete Post���Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

C Dutchman you da man.....
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Mike Sku (mike_sku)
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Posted on Thursday, September 23, 2004 - 9:19 pm: ��Edit PostDelete Post���Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks for all of your input, folks. It's great to have something new and exciting to look forward to. I hope I can find the Emerald Jade CD here in Philly!
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Emerald Jade (emeraldjade)
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Registered: 9-2004
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Posted on Friday, September 24, 2004 - 5:57 pm: ��Edit PostDelete Post���Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hey What's Up Ya'll !

It's Me Emerald Jade

My friend SPYDER TURNER called and told us about this site, this is so coool! My heart is filled with joy, and I am blown away by the worldwide love and support of my CD. In making this CD, my husband Craig and I were just having fun and flowing with the vibe of the music. We are in awe that people love our music just as much as we do.

Dutchman, thank you for taking out the time to post my info on this site.....much love!

Mike Sku.....Jean Caan and Phyllis Hyman are two of my favorite singers also, I feel very honored to be compared to these great singers. (I love Philly....especially south street, where they have those philly cheese steaks)

BJL....Are you from Gary 2 ?

If you have any questions for me I would love to hear from you, Email: breeze@breezerecords.net

Purchase Online
Check Out: www.emeraldjade.com www.breezerecords.net


"LOVE IS IN THE AIR"........Emerald Jade
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Mike Sku (mike_sku)
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Posted on Friday, September 24, 2004 - 9:49 pm: ��Edit PostDelete Post���Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi, Ms. Jade! Thanks for taking the time to come on to the site. I'm looking forward to getting your CD more than ever now!

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