Dear Friends, This is a tribute to Catherine Russell (a/k/a Cat), an astoundingly talented artist who has graced us with her voice and energy over the years on the albums REFUGE, TRIBE and BARDO. We always had her work with Mindy Jostyn (now, way too soon, deceased) – not much of a stretch because they were dear friends. We’d set them in the studio, run the drum tracks (sometimes with a bass), and they would always find the song inherent in that “bottom”. THE SONG! It was such a blessing to be in their presence and to be the beneficiary of their magic. ****** Cat is a native New Yorker, born with an enviable musical pedigree. Her father, the late Luis Russell, was born in Panama and moved to New Orleans and then New York City, becoming a pioneering pianist/bandleader, and Louis Armstrong’s long-time musical director. Her mother, Carline Ray, is an outstanding bassist and vocalist and holder of advanced degrees from Juilliard and Manhattan School of Music. Cat is a one of a kind vocalist, a genuine jazz and blues singer who can sing virtually anything. Her voice is full blown femininity incarnate; a dusky, stalwart and soulful instrument that radiates interpretive power yet remains touchingly vulnerable. She has toured the world, recording and/or performing with a wide array of trend setting artists including David Bowie, Steely Dan, Cyndi Lauper, Paul Simon, Jackson Browne, Carrie Smith, and Rosanne Cash. In 2006, she released her debut album, CAT, on Harmonia Mundi's World Village label. Five acclaimed albums followed, including Strictly Romancin', awarded Prix du Jazz Vocal 2012 by the The Jazz Academy (France). Her latest release, Harlem On My Mind (2016) on the Jazz Village label, earned a Grammy nomination in the Best Vocal Jazz Album category for 2016. Visit Cat’s website at www.catherinerussell.net *** In honor of this extraordinary musician, we are offering a free download of the song, “Tsunami Flowing”, from the album TRIBE. Please go to our Bandcamp page to get your free copy of the song. FREE SONG DOWNLOAD ---> http://www.ravenrecording.bandcamp.com/ Thanks, Raven Recording