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Tammy Allen: From Me To You

By Keith Hannaleck

Artist: Tammy Allen
Title From Me To You
Genre: AC-Pop-Rock-Jazz
Label: TD Entertainment
Website: www.tammyallen.com

You know the old adage that it takes one person to say one bad thing for it to spread to ten people in no time? Well, imagine a world that was the polar opposite? Just think for a minute if every time someone said something negative that the one person that was receiving the message dismissed it and said something positive to ten different people during the course of a day. What kind of world would it be if everyone did that for just one day? I know this will probably never happen because it is not realistic, but it sure is nice to dream.

Tammy Allen would be one of the few on the planet that would embrace such a concept; in fact she is doing her part with the release of a new self-released album titled From Me To You. Tammy has a great voice to get a message out to the masses. The woman knows how to manipulate her vocal chords, so well that she teaches voice lessons. TD Entertainment is another one of her ongoing projects to support indie artists in the Atlanta area. Now she wants to recognize every day people doing good things. As the CD opens with “Everyday People,” it sets the tone for the entire recordings purpose. This was the launching pad for this new initiative. She has shirts on her website stating the fact the there are many people like you and I that do good things every day.

The music and words on this CD are a great package filled with fine musicianship, a thoroughly positive message, and different styles that will appeal to a large cross section of listeners. The tracks range from rock- “I Refuse”, a self-proclamation of her fierce independence and belief in staying positive regardless of people’s negativity. “I Am Free” is a light and airy dose of smooth jazz and a beautiful message for all to apply in their own lives. Towards the end of the song, she gets her voice so high; it is actually reminiscent of the great jazz vocalist Ella Fitzgerald. Speaking of Ella, Tammy also is adept at scatting, which she does on occasion on her recordings. ‘Don’t Let Nobody” is a funky hard driving R & B flavored tune that stretches out the band and the vocalist, the track is on fire with sincere emotion and standout musical abilities on display. These are a few of the highlights from a very consistent album.

Ms. Allen has the pleasure of collaborating with the expert work of people like Leeland Davis (keys), Ron Jackson (bass), Yonrico Scott (drums), Kazuma Sone (guitar), Eric Hudson (bass), and Robert Williams (drums). Her own personal lineup of stars that make her voice shine even more brightly.

All of this eclecticism in regards to musicians and styles is another strong thread that runs throughout this solid recording. This CD delivers on all points, and mainly is exceptionally good music with nothing but positive vibes for everyone within listening distance to absorb.

Reviewed - November 20, 2007

Tracks:

01. Everyday People
02. Don't Let Nobody
03. Deal With It
04. Glide
05. What Am I Gonna Do
06. Today's The Day
07. I Refuse
08. I Am Free
09. From Me To You
10. Live Forever
11. No Fear
12. Go With The Flow

About the Author:

Keith Hannaleck, known as “MuzikMan” is a Journalist specializing in independent and major music reviews and the promotion of artists via the various media outlets flourishing online. He has worked closely with artists, management, publicity directors, and webmasters to provide some of the best and far-reaching coverage an artist could have. Focusing primarily on the internet as a medium for his work, Keith has been a pioneer in the industry changing the way a reviewer with his various talents are used by many artists, PR folks, and labels. He has provided strong and valuable work to labels, artists, and publicity people, writing reviews, press releases, and biographies and much more over the years, giving the people he works with the maximum amount of exposure through several top-notch websites that post his content on their sites.

Hannaleck built and maintained his own website in 1998 while networking and building his reputation through thousands of reviews and interviews, creating a special niche for himself. Through many years of dedication and hard work, he has reached a respected level of competence and knowledge that is frequently sought by the music industry today. Known for his speaking from the heart interpretations of music and being able to put it in layman’s terms for music fans, his work is found everywhere in cyberspace and in traditional print media, from press kits to quotes from reviews in magazine advertisements.