LORI MORAN - Vocals
RICHARD BERMAN - Piano
JOHN PROULX - Piano
BILL SCHNEIDER - Piano
MARK Z. STEVENS - Percussion
KENNY WILD - Bass
JOHN PISANO - Guitar
CALABRIA FOTI - Violin
MICHAEL HARRISON - Violin
JIM ROSS - Viola
NANCY STEIN-ROSS - Cello
JON CHARLES - String arrangements
SUZANNE LUKATHER - Producer
CARLOS DEL ROSARIO - Sound Engineer
Influences
Eva Cassidy, Maureen McGovern, George Benson, Linda Eder, Patsy Cline, Kathleen Battle, Michael Franks, Tony Bennett, Bette Midler, Judy Garland, Nat King Cole, Michael Feinstein, Barbara Cook, Anne Hampton Callaway, Peggy Lee, Dianna Krall, Amanda McBroom, Kenny Rankin, Dianne Reeves
Jane Monheit, Maureen McGovern, Linda Ronstadt, Linda Eder, Nancy LaMott, Madeleine Peyroux, Maude Maggart, Tierney Sutton.
REVIEWS: "Clean, clear vocals, with a Disney whimsy, musical instrumental depth, and a jazz-siren sense...effortless, delightful vocals...the entire package is genre-perfect." --Don Kimenker, Earbuzz.com
"...her voice is something to behold" --Steven Rosenberg, L.A. Daily News
"Lori Moran strikes gold in her impressive debut...be prepared for joy." --Roger Crane, L.A. Jazz Scene
"She swings sweetly...singing in tune and treating the lyrics like an old friend" --John Gilbert, EJazzNews.com
"The minute I started listening to it, I was entranced with beautiful vocals. Lori's voice is clear and she has such control." --Steve Ambielli, MixxStudios Radio, NJ
Lori Moran is emerging as a new artist on the scene in Los Angeles, although she has been singing since before she could talk. Her voice has been described by critics as a "caressing, warm, crystal clear soprano...with impeccable intonation."
Hailing from a long line of gifted southern women, she grew up in the midst of musicians, actors, writers, and artists, who nurtured and encouraged her bent for singing from a very early age. Formal training in piano and a music degree from Florida State University equipped Lori well as she began her career in regional opera (Orlando Opera Company), as a featured soloist with the Florida Symphony Orchestra and the Tampa Bay Oratorio. She joined Disney in the mid-90's, appearing on many Disney recordings and performing with the world renowned Voices of Liberty at EPCOT Center. While at Disney, Lori also served as a regular clinician for the Disney Sings! educational program for aspiring young performers.
A member of Actors' Equity & SAG, Lori's regional musical theater credits include the roles of Christine in Phantom of the Opera, Adelaide and Sarah Brown in Guys & Dolls, Kim MacAfee in Bye, Bye, Birdie, Laurie in Oklahoma, Fantine in Les Miserables, Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes, Fanny Bryce in Funny Girl, Sally Bowles in Cabaret, and Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly.
Lori is represented by Victoria Morris at KSA (Kazarian, Spencer & Associates) in Los Angeles. For bookings, contact Jacole Kitchen at KSA (818) 755-7571.
Lori's debut CD, entitled "On My Way to You" features some of Los Angeles' hottest jazz players, and includes beautiful standards from the Great American Songbook, with some exquisite less-well known tunes from contemporary composers. It is available here on myspace or on CDBaby, iTunes, Earbuzz, and LoriMoran.com.
In addition to performing, Lori spends much of her time working with up-and-coming artists. Less than a decade ago, Lori opened her own music studio in Los Angeles, Lori Moran Music Studio, which has blossomed into a multi-faceted school for voice, piano, guitar and strings, with a faculty of ten highly specialized music instructors. Listed in the National Who's Who Among America's Teachers for her excellence in teaching, Lori Moran is a professional musician and accredited teacher with a long waiting list of private students.
Lori and her husband live just south of Los Angeles with their three dogs. Aside from music, Lori's other passion is caring for her own pups, and seeking to ensure the humane treatment of all animals. She takes an active role in advocating tougher animal protection laws, and is a strong supporter of the ASPCA and the Humane Society of the US.
I hope you'll forgive a bit of shameless merchandising. I've just released my new CD. Still doin' the Jazz thing, but this is definitely not your father's organ trio!
CD Baby's got it; there are samples, links & digital downloads on my Myspace page.
OMG! Can you believe that I am an official Cyber-chick? Ha! This is sooo cool! Thanks for the encouragement to do this! I'm gonna need help learning all this stuff! ha! Miss you!
Hi Lori, you sound wonderful, the voice of an angel.. I miss our times together. My love you your hubby and your kids (the dogs). We need to get together!!!!
Lori-Hi. I'm Claudia,we met last night. You are an outstanding singer. Sensational is the word,darlin'.i loved the song and I loved your performance.I love it soooo much that I have put it on my front page for everyone stopping there to hear it. much luck in your career. you are outstanding...Hugs,Claudia xoxo
"If you are pessimistic, think that you are a part of the human society, and the human beings, in the depths of their hearts, love naturally the others. Among them, you can always trust in somebody, you can always follow someone's example." Dalaï-Lama
Hello, Lori You are a beautiful, talented lady! Something happened and I did'nt get your comment, please try again, and if you would read my blog called " beautiful Woman" I believe it fits you perfectly1! Sly G
Hi Lori! Wow! Great background photo for your site! Thanks so much for the add! Drop by anytime and say "Hi" and I'll do the same! I look forward to being friends! Barb
Hello Lori, I would imagine you're show is going well! I'm trying to stay busy myself. We have something incommon. We both made Disney records. LOL Just not the same ones! I did a series of silly songs and a Minnie and Me album just for little girls. Funny Stuff........... Certainly not the Blues
