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Genre: Jazz
Release Date: 07/24/2007

Machan has an attractive voice, writes light and catchy songs, and plays fine folksy guitar. Her original influences were Joni Mitchell and James Taylor, she was versatile enough to tour with the Glenn Miller ghost orchestra, and she has performed at a variety of sessions in the New York area. The music on her debut CD, Motion of Love, consists of ten of her originals. Although a little jazzy at times and boasting guest appearances from the likes of guitarist John Scofield, keyboardist John Medeski, and trumpeter Randy Brecker, this is essentially a modern pop album by a talented singer/songwriter. The lyrics are sometimes insightful, stretch beyond the usual love songs, and include a few fresh angles on contemporary life. Motion of Love is a fine start to Machan's solo career.

~Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

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William Galison - Harmonica
John Scofield - Guitar (Electric)
Craig Bishop - Engineer
Craig Bishop - Mixing
Randy Brecker - Trumpet
Elaine Caswell - Vocals (Background)
David Chackler - Executive Producer
Steve Gaboury - Synthesizer
Steve Gaboury - Piano
Steve Gaboury - Arranger
Steve Gaboury - Producer
Steve Gaboury - Engineer
Steve Gaboury - Fender Rhodes
Steve Gaboury - String Arrangements
Steve Gaboury - Mixing
Aaron Heick - Clarinet
Aaron Heick - Flute
Aaron Heick - Horn (English)
Aaron Heick - Sax (Alto)
Aaron Heick - Sax (Soprano)
Rodney Holmes - Drums
Jerry Marotta - Drums
John Medeski - Organ (Hammond)
John Medeski - Fender Rhodes
John Medeski - Wurlitzer
Shawn Pelton - Drums
Portinho - Drums
Danny Louis - Synthesizer
Danny Louis - Keyboards
Danny Louis - Organ (Hammond)
Danny Louis - Clavinet
Danny Louis - Horn Arrangements
Danny Louis - Wurlitzer
Danny Louis - Horn Section
T. Xiques - Drums
RIck DePofi - Flute
RIck DePofi - Percussion
RIck DePofi - Arranger
RIck DePofi - Clarinet (Bass)
RIck DePofi - Harmonium
RIck DePofi - Vocals (Background)
RIck DePofi - Producer
RIck DePofi - Engineer
RIck DePofi - Woodwind
RIck DePofi - Mixing
RIck DePofi - Horn Section
Dion Ogust - Photography
Tim Lefebvre - Bass
Tim Lefebvre - Bass (Upright)
Gintas Janusonis - Drums
Ryan Smith - Mastering
Colleen Creighton - Make-Up
Christopher Agosto - Engineer
Gustavo Amarante - Bass
Dan Mufson - Assistant
Nanny Assis - Percussion
Nanny Assis - Conga

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Release Date: 07/24/2007
Genre: jazz