My Shining Hour
a cosmic exploration, within and without
a journey of self-discovery
The official release of Jennifer Lee and the Ever-Expanding Universe – My Shining Hour is on August 10th, but pre-release copies are available now. For downloads, click on the link above. To purchase physical copies, go to the "contact" page to send a message to Jennifer. Be among the first to hear this fantastic new recording!
Jennifer’s third collaboration with guitarist Peter Sprague marks a turning point in her career as she steps fully into her role as songwriter. Eleven of the thirteen tracks are Jennifer’s original compositions – a showcase of her skill and breadth in this arena. From heart-rending ballads, to swingers worthy of the Great American Songbook, to lush bossa novas and a stirring tango, My Shining Hour is a colorful tapestry of inspired and inspiring music. Two of the tracks feature the gorgeous, resonant voice of Jennifer’s life partner (and sometimes muse) Carey Williams in duet with Jennifer. Soulful, uplifting, poignant, tender, wistful, heartbreaking, cathartic, transformative, whimsical, playful, psychedelic – these are just a few of the words that describe this dynamic new recording.
Jennifer Lee – vocals (lead and background), piano, guitar
Carey Williams – vocals (lead and background)
Peter Sprague – guitar
Adam Shulman – piano, keyboard
Murray Low – piano Bridget Dolkas – violin
Bob Magnusson – acoustic bass
Gunnar Biggs – acoustic bass
Buca Necak – acoustic bass
Justin Grinnell – electric bass
Duncan Moore – drums
Tommy Aros – percussion
John Santos – percussion
Rich Kuhns – accordion
Randy Brecker – flugelhorn
Mads Tolling – violin
Tripp Sprague – saxophone
Steve Dillard – trumpet
Healy Henderson – violin
Pam Jacobson – viola
Rudy Stein – cello
Eric Moore – cello
Anita Wardell – background vocals
Shanna Carlson – background vocals
Linda Kosut – background vocals
1. My Shining Hour
2. Crammin’ Crepes with Cathi at the Cock-a-Doodle Café
3. Go in Peace
4. Speak Your Love
5. Home
6. Perfect Rendezvous
7. Dreams of a Life
8. Summertime in October
9. Song of Sandra
10. Invitation
11. Song of Happy
12. A Love That’s Real
13. What You See Is What You Get
