Baton Rouge Music Examiner ArticleMay 11, 2010When you close your eyes and try to picture a classic jazz club with tables lite by candles and in the center of the stage a single spotlight shinning on tonights entertainment. It is not hard to imagine Alyse Black in this exact setting. With her sultry voice, she seems to make you take a step back into time when one desired a night of listening to that type of soul searching music, the kind that reaches deep inside of you and makes you feel it. Her music seems to give off a touch of class one would expect to find when they listen to artist like Nora Jones, Erykah Badu, or Michael Buble'. ![]() Alyse Black (AP PHOTO) ![]() Alyse Black (AP PHOTO) Alyse has been playing music since a very young age, and it seems that she just keeps getting better with time. Her music has a way of reaching out and grabbing you, one cant't help but to be drawn to it. Although, this may not be the type of music you would normally listen to; it is believed that once you take the time to listen to several of her songs, such as "Both Ways", "Forever Fairytales", "Hold Onto This", or "Wouldn't It Be Nice" ,all found on the following site, (plus several others) www.ourstage.com/epk/alyseblack/songs , you will find yourself wanting to hear more. Something about her voice seems to keep drawing you back. There is a reason why jazz is still around after all this time; it is now and has always been the type of music one could plan a night of romance around. So,take a chance on something new. Alyse will be performing at the Northgate Tavern in Baton Rouge www.myspace.com/northgatetavern on May 12th. Go buy yourself something nice to wear, then grab a date and let Alyse Black's music be the last stop on your evening. A nice dinner, maybe a romantic walk downtown, then the sultry sounds of some classy music, who wouldn't consider this a night to remember? So, start planning now. You can learn more about Alyse Black on her website www.myspace.com/alyseblack |


