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A seductive new sound from Zena James - the voice you’ll remember…

British jazz-soul vocalist Zena James sings refreshingly original, groove-based jazz. Inspired as much by seventies soul as by the jazz greats, her second album, "Captivated", features two funky & expressive originals: "Captivated" and "You Move Me".

Zena's style is soulful, compelling and groovy - you'll get hidden jazz gems, a new, crossover take on popular standards and irresistible, low-down R&B sounds...

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"She's very very good live indeed ...you'll have a marvellous time!"
Bob Sinfield, "Jazz FM" Dinner Jazz show, 10 Jan 2012

"Soulful unpretentiousness and solid musicianship. Captivated reminds us of the persistent appeal of the blues and gospel roots of jazz. Very few jazz followers could argue soundly with the outcome or James’s ever persuasive voice. Creative and compelling....she is an exceptional talent."
Mark Gilbert, Jazz Journal, March 2011

   "A warm,engaging personality on stage and an infectious sense of enjoyment that is really captivating....No histrionics, just heartfelt emotion. Zena has been getting a good radio response to the new album and on this showing, thoroughly deserves it."
Brian Blain, LondonJazz - 31 January 2011


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Spice of Life, London - 9 March 2011
Photo: Sam Farzaneh


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The brand new album
“Captivated”

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News
“Captivated” : Out Now!
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Choose your favourite Zena MP3 downloads on i-Tunes, Amazon & online stores worldwide...
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"A brilliant new album, lovely voice"
BBC Radio Kent
 
"She's one to watch and one to listen out for....she'll be back!"
Bob Sinfield, Jazz FM
 
"A great album!"
Andy Roberts, Radio Cardiff
 
“Splash Point Digital is excited to release this original, funky crossover album by Zena James. Vibrant and soulful, Zena’s emotive sound is distinctive and in every song her storytelling is honest and heartfelt. This singer is definitely different.”
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http://www.soulandjazzandfunk.com for Soul Jazz Funk website interview with Zena by Charles Waring, 15 Oct 2010
 
http://www.jazzandsoul.tv/zenajames for video of interview with Jazz & Soul TV
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