http://www.jazzobserver.com/2011/09/monterey-2011-final-thoughts/ Music reviews and commentary by Forrest Dylan Bryant Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:43:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.jazzobserver.com/2011/09/monterey-2011-final-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-5186 John R. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:51:58 +0000 http://www.jazzobserver.com/?p=2192#comment-5186 I was totally moved by Tia’s performance and agree this was by far the most moving set. Tia got into the heaviest of grooves and tones throughout her diverse selections which included slow and pensive movements as well as fiery and edgy passages with technical mastery throughout. Add to that the intense emotion, her warmth and sincere interaction with the audience, poignant stage presence, superb backing by a highly talented group, and the overwhelming and transcending spirituality which all told, took this act way over the top. A no compromise delivery on all levels and a reminder not only of the technical skills required to perform at such a high level, but the soulful and heartfelt emotions that transform her music into art and beyond. I was totally moved by Tia’s performance and agree this was by far the most moving set. Tia got into the heaviest of grooves and tones throughout her diverse selections which included slow and pensive movements as well as fiery and edgy passages with technical mastery throughout. Add to that the intense emotion, her warmth and sincere interaction with the audience, poignant stage presence, superb backing by a highly talented group, and the overwhelming and transcending spirituality which all told, took this act way over the top. A no compromise delivery on all levels and a reminder not only of the technical skills required to perform at such a high level, but the soulful and heartfelt emotions that transform her music into art and beyond.

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