On Nothing But Love, Jana Herzens diverse, soulful and sophisticated collection of folk/pop/world/jazz originals, the singer-songwriter and guitarist reaches new heights as a storyteller and composer. The wonderfully rich, mature, and complex song tapestry is the third album from Herzen, a singer/songwriter/guitarist who is also the founder and president of the multi-GRAMMY® winning Motéma label. With its unexpected juxtapositions of isolation, loss, and melancholy, alongside eye-winking fun, hopeful turning the page and finding the courage to consider letting the sun back in, Nothing But Love offers a complex portrait of a force that, in Herzens words, makes the world go round. This cycle of 12 songsone of which I wrote on a napkin in an NYC jazz club as far back as the 1980's has long desired to see the light of day. she explains. Each song is inspired by a particular moment, place, or person in my life. Together, they tell a tale of love in many guises. Herzen understated vocal and songwriting style has been compared to such diverse artists as Eva Cassidy, Christine McVie, Maria Muldaur, Joni Mitchel, Sting and Paul Simon. Herzen records with an ace jazz band from New York City: world-renowned bassist Charnett Moffett, piano and keyboardist Brian Jackson known for his work with Gil Scott Heron, rising-star violinist Scott Tixier, and in-demand drummer Mark Whitfield Jr. Personnel: Jana Herzen - guitars and vocals Charnett Moffett - fretless electric bass Brian Jackson - piano and keyboards Scott Tixier - acoustic/electric violin Mark Whitfield, Jr drums
