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"Ms. Hodge certainly is well qualified to tackle the topic. She's been singing for a quarter of a century with a wide variety of musicians in, the U.S. (where she was born) and Canada (where she has lived for many years). She earned a degree and taught for eight years (with Paula Cole probably her best-known student) at the famed Berklee College of Music in Boston...."- Bob Protzman, Downbeat writer About "INDIGO" (Cheryl Hodge's 2009 Release) Already receiving acclaim (see reviews), Hodge's latest CD (March '09 release, "Indigo") includes Juno winning trumpet/flugel player Brad Turner, and sax great Tom Colclough. This new CD is a real barnburner; focussing on fusion (not unlike Roy Hargrove's grooves.) The songs Indigo, Far and Guide to Recovery are good examples of the NEW Hodge sound. Her original grooves are infectious; but this newest sound dwarfs the others, for sheer energy. Other great players along for the ride on this one: Guitar greats, John Stowell and Cliff Maddix, Bassist Dave Captein, and groovemeister, Charlie Doggett on drums - with Cheryl on piano and vocals. Rave Reviews from: KIAC Internet Radio ("Cup of Joe"), featured spotlight at JazzReviews.com and received Gold Artist Award from RadioIndy.com (review at bottom of page) 1. Give In 2. Guide to Recovery 3. Indigo 4. Caribe 5. Far 6. Do You 7. Adios 8. After You (music Mike Stern!; lyrics Cheryl Hodge) You can purchase this album from CDbaby or get it from Cher:  Click Here to Order Now Original Article: Best of the Early Years From Hodge's first bluesy belted hit, "Basic Black" to the sultry sweet jazz originals with guitar great, John Stowell; this CD is one wild romp through the favourite years of the torch singer/songwriter... taking you all the way up to today. Those who appreciate Hodge's early hits will like this one. 1. (Tonight I'm Wearing) Basic Black 2. Before Sunset 3. Intro: Something Beyond the Blue 4. Something Beyond the Blue 5. The Way You Deliver 6. Gotta Go 7. Friend In Me 8. Strange Situation 9. I've Missed You 10. If It's Real 11. The Path Click Here to Order Now  Strings, Necks & C(h)ords Hodge's second recording features herself on vocals & piano, along with the amazing talents of guitarists: John Stowell & New York's Kevin Lutke, the tastefully virtuosic Dave Captein (from Portland) & Brian Flick (from Spokane) on acoustic bass, and finally Ghanan percussionist, Israel Annoh. A favourite recording for the deejays who like playing jazz that's a little "outside"... As Cheryl has stated in one interview, "This recording was so much fun to make, I really don't mind if it sells or not... The sessions alone were worth the price of admission!" Most of the cuts on the C.D. represent the fruits from 1st takes... with a few from the seconds. "Strange Situation" features a cat & mouse chase between Stowell & Hodge.Ellington's "Prelude To A Kiss" is a tender dance between Captein's acoustic bass and Hodge's elegant scat lines. Hodge's "Canvas" is a virtual painting of sounds - as one would expect. Horace Silver's "Peace" represents Hodge at the juiciest lower part of her extensive vocal range. 1. The Path 2. You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To 3. Prelude To A Kiss 4. Stange Situation 5. You Don't Know What Love Is 6. Dare To Dream 7. The Dolphin 8. Canvas 9. What Is This Thing Called Love 10. Sweet Lorraine 11. Doodlin' 12. Peace  (Temporarily Out of Stock) Tonight I'm Wearing Basic Black This first recording features the early days (1990), when Hodge was the house jazz singer at the now infamous 1369 jazz club in Boston; featuring the break-out title track; with the follow up hit of "I've Missed You"... among the many great players on this one: Saxophonists Dave Mann & Bob Gay! Also with: Ned Mann & Paul Del Nero on bass, Mike Bieryllo on guitar, John Kester & David Stewart on piano, and Cheryl on piano/vocals. 1. Deep In The Night 2. (Tonight I'm Wearing) Basic Black 3. I Used To Be 4. I've Missed You 5. My One & Only Love 6. Sugar 7. Black Coffee 8. Spring Medley It Might As Well Be Spring 9. Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most Book & CDs Reviews... Review on "A Singer's Guide to the Well Trained & Powerful Voice" "Ms. Hodge certainly is well qualified to tackle the topic. She's been singing for a quarter of a century with a wide variety of musicians in, the U.S. (where she was born) and Canada (where she has lived for many years). She earned a degree and taught for eight years (with Paula Cole probably her best-known student) at the famed Berklee College of Music in Boston...."- Bob Protzman, Downbeat writer "Hodge has a striking voice. At once playful and childlike, as on the melody of the slinky Give In; other times full and rich, others breathy and sultry. It is difficult to compare her to anyone because of her pliancy. She sings mostly original tunes in the jazz fusion mode. Her range is impressive and her band, which includes guitarist John Stowell, drummer Charlie Doggett and bassist Dave Captein, helps bring out all the qualities of her vocals. Hodge holds down the piano chair well too...with every spin she is growing on me." - Kyle O'Brien, Jazz Society of Oregon "With her most recent album release INDIGO, talented vocalist/composer Cheryl Hodge shines on this fantastic jazz performance. Hodge's gift of music is thoroughly enjoyed with her vocals that are polished and sophisticated. Take note of the strong and solid range her voice carries especially on the title track, Indigo. Feel the expression and emotion pouring out as she delivers an amazing collection of songs. Listeners will notice the outstanding support from band members as they blend balance and texture while adding a cool swing feel with soft brushes on drums, sweet guitar riffs, or electric piano. Let the melodic sax riffs carry you away on 'Guide to Recovery.' If you are looking to hear jazz with refreshing vocals, then you will definitely want to add Cheryl Hodge's 'Indigo' to your collection." -Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team (where Cheryl received the "Gold Artist Award") "Hodge has a wide-ranging, flexible, very expressive voice that can go from a breathy, near-whisper (Far, and Guide to Recovery) to a relaxed, "cool" approach (Give In), and even more to the upper register to produce a rockish shreik to a screaming electric guitar (Indigo). She's uninhibited, flamboyant, high-energy, raucous... On "Do You", she's soulful and emotional to the point of challenging all those pop divas who sing at the top of their lungs." - Bob Protzman, Host, "Everything Jazz", NPR Affiliate
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