About Monica Taft ...... Monica's compelling vocals are uniquely sophisticated, sensual, and strong. Her lyrics are rich in visual imagery, undeniable wit, and intelligence, while her voice possesses sultry and exotic flavors. Songs that typically make you stop, listen and think about what you are hearing; songs easily recognizable, with catchy musical hooks and phrasing that linger in memory long after the song ends. Monica's vocals are versatile, full, and lustrous, capable of satisfying lively pop, smoky sensuous jazz and blues stylings, or soulful intimate and expressive ballads. A former fashion model, her stature and composure during performances is mature, elegant, and distinctive, giving her a stage presence that is difficult to ignore. This unique combination of writing style, vocal characteristics, and physical attributes places Monica in the circle of untapped exceptional talents, and a sound similar to contemporary artists like Sheryl Crow, Dianna Krall, Nora Jones, and Sarah McLachlan.

Born in New England, Monica attended college and studied Classical and Broadway works extensively, lending her strong vocals to several choirs and choruses, and performed in several local musical productions.In addition, she has studied and played piano for over 20 years, worked for several years at a North Shore fine jazz club, and is currently attending Berklee College of Music. A passionate and a deep appreciation of great vocalists and songwriters like Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson, Janis Joplin, Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt, Ricki Lee Jones, Chrissie Hinds, Sade, Gladys Knight, Marvin Gaye, Donald Fagan, and Stevie Wonder have influenced Monica's writing and vocal style.

About Monica Taft ...... Monica's compelling vocals are uniquely sophisticated, sensual, and strong. Her lyrics are rich in visual imagery, undeniable wit, and intelligence, while her voice possesses sultry and exotic flavors. Songs that typically make you stop, listen and think about what you are hearing; songs easily recognizable, with catchy musical hooks and phrasing that linger in memory long after the song ends. Monica's vocals are versatile, full, and lustrous, capable of satisfying lively pop, smoky sensuous jazz and blues stylings, or soulful intimate and expressive ballads. A former fashion model, her stature and composure during performances is mature, elegant, and distinctive, giving her a stage presence that is difficult to ignore. This unique combination of writing style, vocal characteristics, and physical attributes places Monica in the circle of untapped exceptional talents, and a... View more

Track Listing

	Track Title
1.	Live Free Or Die		(04:36)	more info
2.	Live Free Or Die		(04:08)	more info

More Info

Release Year	2007
Sounds Like	Dianna Krall,Sade,Bonnie Raitt
Produced By	MonicaTaft
Engineered By	Monica Taft
Mixed By	Mike Livingston @ CrowKing Studios
Mastered By	Mike Livingston @ CrowKing Studios
Genre	Other, Rock
Website	www.monicataft.com
Band Members / Musicians	Ken Taft Paul Stowell Rick Manning Mike Livingston
Location	Derry, NH, USA

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