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Luba Mason
Krazy Love
Sunnyside Records

On her new CD Krazy Love, vocalist Luba Mason premieres eight original songs that explore many kinds of love, from childhood memories of her parents’ home in “This House” to betrayal in both “From Me To You” and “A Summer Night.” Behind her masterful singing, acoustic instruments create an intimate atmosphere, playing soulful Brazilian and jazz rhythms mixed with the raw emotion of folk and pop. Through her interpretations, the songs come alive as personal and heartfelt expressions of real human experience.

The emotional depth of her singing comes in part from her extensive performing experience. She danced and sang in the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of “The Will Roger’s Follies.” In the celebrated revival of “How To Succeed In Business…” she shared the stage with Matthew Broderick as the sexy Hedy LaRue. She played Velma Kelly opposite Brooke Shields’ Roxy Hart in the smash musical, “Chicago,” and she starred in the Broadway production of “Jekyll & Hyde.” Her television credits include guest appearances on “Law & Order,” “NYPD Blue,” “New York Undercover,” and most recently opposite Jeff Goldblum in the psychic detective series, “Raines.” While performing Paul Simon’s “The Capeman,” her husband Latin superstar Ruben Blades – then just her castmate – asked her to sing on his CD Mundo, which won a Grammy Award in 2003.

Krazy Love features guest appearances by Blades and also by world-renowned flutist Hubert Laws. Additionally, Luba’s top-notch band features pianist Renato Neto (Prince’s pianist), bassist Jimmy Haslip (from the Yellowjackets), percussionist Cassio Duarte, Sandro Albert on guitar and Marco Costa on drums. Luba Mason will be featured at this year’s Panama Jazz Festival. Visit www.lubamason.com for more information.