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Below is my full discography to date: (link to all) http://www.lauratheodore.com/music/

1993

Tonight's the Night - Laura’s debut CD won a Musician Magazine Award. Co-written with superstar pianist Don Rebic, with Big Band charts arranged by Alan Foust, this recording contains six originals and three cover tunes, and features some of New York’s finest musicians, including Randy Brecker on trumpet, Joe Beck on guitar, Chip Jackson on bass, Michael Berkowitz on drums, and Andy Snitzer and Lou Marini on sax. "This CD was an extension of me, my life, and my music in all forms. It started one spring afternoon when I got a call from my musical director and long time friend Don Rebic: “I was thinking”—he hesitated—“let’s write and produce our own jazz record. Let’s record our own music, the music we enjoy playing.” Thus, Tonight’s the Night was born. For the following year we wrote, recorded, edited, wrote again, mixed, recorded, edited again, recorded again, mastered, and finally finished our “labor of love” project. I am so grateful to Don, Alan Foust, and all of the incredible, virtuoso musicians who lent their talents to this recording to make it so special. The lyrics come from the bottom of my heart, and the music speaks my story.

1997

What is this Thing Called Jazz? This CD shines with Laura's love for the popular/jazz standard. All of the tunes on this record are simply stated and features Laura improvising with some of her favorite studio musicians. This recording truly states Laura's love for “music in the moment” and flows seamlessly from start to finish.

On this beautiful CD, Laura showcases unique interpretations of some of her favorite jazz standards. “She is an extraordinary four-octave singer who blends jazz, blues, soul, and pop into seemingly the only possible expression” (New York Post). Laura has created her version of the present day smooth jazz sound, featuring an impressive array of musicians, including Eric Wollman on guitar, Kelly Conner and Don Rebic on piano, Leon Dorsey and Don Gladstone on bass, and Vincent Ector and Neil Tufano on drums.

1998

Live at Vartan Jazz. This recording, captured “Live at Vartan Jazz” in Denver, is distinctly “alive,” showcasing riveting intensity, soulfulness, and mastery of style in familiar jazz staples as well as some lesser-known but compelling compositions. Special guests Jimmy Cook and Rich Chiaraluce sit in on tenor.

Recorded live with superb musicians and produced by Vartan Tonoian who handpicked the songs to be performed from Laura's long list of jazz anthems. The result is a recording that is truly “alive,” projecting the classic sound of jazz and blues.

1999

We're Only Human Laura crosses the line into new musical realms. A true “Top 40 New Age album” that your kids will listen to as well! Producer Dik Darnell describes the recording: “Laura sings of the Earth Mother, of love and healing, of freedom and the search for our true home...the one inside.” This CD marks a departure for Laura from the jazz and blues format. Working under the guidance of renowned New Age producer Dik Darnell, this beautiful record imparts soothing Adult contemporary originals. With selections from many contributing song writers and Laura's own lyrics on “All My Heart,” this music floats on air.

2003

What The World Needs Now Is Love focuses on Laura's fascination for the 30s and 40s Big Band music craze. We decided that the recording needed to be “live” in order to effectively re-create the tone of the Big Band era, and we wanted it to showcase Laura's signature jazz and blues style which we called New Vintage Jazz. We spent two years rounding up the right arrangements and then collaborated with the late, great saxophonist/arranger, Juliene Purefoy and her excellent 17 piece band to produce this dynamic collection of favorite jazz and pop standards played with a fresh twist! Joined by the Juliene Purefoy Big Band and featuring special guests Brian Murphy, Chuck Bergeron, Doug Michels, Hernan “Teddy” Mulet, Noah Brandmark and Lee Schwartz, this fine recording will take you into the world of New Vintage Jazz.