2009 Kidz Music Reviews

May Music Reviews
Book & Album from Jennifer Black & Steve Pierson

We Are One & Lucy's Parade 

Who knew that our Kidzmusic webmistress (I know, the mind doth wander…), Melissa Yoes, had connections to the wildly talented Jennifer Black and who knew that one of my Spin instructors, Steve Pierson, is a crazy talented slide guitar player with his group Jambo. John Wood do!

We Are One, Jennifer Black, Vivid Publishing; 2008; $17.95 Illustrated Picture Book, $17.95 Exploration Cards; www.weareone.us.com. 

“Jennifer Black has created a vibrant picture and story world of beautiful illustrations and poetry that holds up a mirror to our unique differences and reflects back that we all are yet the same under one moon and one sun. Thirty optional 'Exploration Cards' inspired by the book discus universal topics, exercises and discussions to foster unity and better understanding of our world without and within.” John Wood, Kidzmusic.com

Lucy's Parade, Jambo, Got the Blues Music, 2007; $14.95 CD; www.jambojam.com.

“Smart songwriting, strong vocals and funky, down home music that digs deep into American musical roots make this handsome collection a toe-tappin', hand clappin', knee splappin' good time for all!” John Wood, Kidmusic.com