BEST TRADITIONAL POP VOCAL ALBUM
Simply ‘S Wonderful: The Magic of Gershwin
From the Jazz Page “Ewing balances intimacy and swing with ease, making each tune feel both classic and freshly rendered. The ensemble’s understated sophistication frames her voice beautifully, resulting in a recording that radiates warmth and timeless appeal.”
From Jazz2love “Elegant and statzuesque, Ewing’s vocals are pristine and theatrical, treating each melody as though it is a fine treasure, infusing meaningful vocal inflections to bring out the emotion incited by the lyrics.”
From New Jersey Jazz Society
“The simplest way to sum up this album is to conclude its ‘s wonderful!”
From Take Effect
“Ewing’s performance is exceptional, where she makes each track her own thanks to her commanding voice and powerful presence that does justice to Gershwin’s work.”
Album Credits:
- Juliet Ewing Vocals
- Piano / Arrangements Ron Drotos
- Piano / Arrangements Tedd Firth track #7, #9
- Bass David Finck
- Drums Mark McLean
- Executive Producer Gillian Riesen
- Produced by Tedd Firth
- Recorded and Mixed by Ryan Streber
- Mastered by Scott Hull at Masterdisk
- Record label: Lexicon Classics / HoneyDiva Records
Juliet Ewing is a vocalist whose warm, expressive style brings fresh life to the Great American Songbook. A former Broadway and international touring leading lady, she has performed around the world before returning to her first love—jazz. Her acclaimed debut album, Simply ’S Wonderful – The Magic of Gershwin, showcases her elegant interpretations and heartfelt storytelling.
Ron Drotos is a jazz pianist, composer, educator, and Broadway arranger whose versatile career spans jazz, musical theater, and vocal performance.
David Finck is a renowned jazz bassist, having performed and recorded with legends including André Previn, Tony Bennett, Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Hancock, Natalie Cole, Rod Stewart, and George Michael.
Mark McLean is a sought-after jazz drummers and has performed and recorded with artist including Michael Feinstein, George Michael, Diana Krall.
Tedd Firth is a pianist, arranger, musical director, one of the most respected musicians in jazz and cabaret. A longtime collaborator with artists including Michael Feinstein, Marilyn Maye, and Bernadette Peters.
ABOUT THE ALBUM
Drawing on her extensive experience performing the music of George Gershwin, Juliet Ewing brings a distinctive jazz sensibility to Simply ’S Wonderful — The Magic of Gershwin.
Pairing classics such as “Embraceable You” and “ ’S Wonderful” gems including “Naughty Baby” and “The Lorelei,” revealing fresh dimensions in Gershwin’s timeless melodies.
Inventive arrangements move effortlessly from sophisticated swing and bossa nova to lush, dramatic ballads, culminating in a hauntingly ethereal reimagining of “Summertime.” With elegance, imagination, and a deep connection to the material, Ewing celebrates Gershwin’s enduring genius while making these iconic songs unmistakably her own.