Claude Fontaine "Claude Fontaine" CD

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The charm of her ephemeral, sensual beauty and sophisticated whisper voice, also known as "Lana Del Reggae." A superb debut album supported by a vintage ensemble of legendary musicians!

◆ Claude Fontaine is a talented artist who is receiving strong support from Innovative Leisure, the label that formerly included Rai and is known for Bad Bad Not Good and Nosaj Thing.

◆ She frequently visits the long-established London record store Honest Jon's, which stocks all kinds of records, and was fascinated by Studio One, Trojan, and Treasure Isle. Not only does she sing reggae rock steady in her sweet voice, but she also creates songs that cross over with bossa nova and MPB, and the performances of a stellar line-up of guest musicians add to the flavor of these songs, making it hard to believe that this is 2019.

◆ The credits on this album are unbelievable. Guitarist Tony Chin, who has played with King Tubby, Lee Perry, and Jackie Mittoo, former Steel Pulse bassist Ronnie "Stepper" McQueen, percussionist Airto Moreira, who is also known for his work with Miles Davis, and drummer Rock Deadrick, who has backed up Ziggy Marie, are all members of what could be called a miracle.

"If you like reggae, you need to listen to Claude Fontaine. An American woman with a French name who loves Jamaican music. Her debut track, 'Cry For Another', evokes 70s reggae and her breathtaking voice envelopes you."
-- KCRW

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