Shine, Jessica Speziale's first full-length album featuring 9 tracks, plus a bonus track, in her signature powerhouse pop/rock with soul sound.

Buy this album on Bandcamp at https://jessicaspeziale.bandcamp.com/album/shine

Released by MC2 Records (www.MC2Records.ca)
Produced, Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by Darneezee and Matt Mak
All songs written by Jessica Speziale except track 1 (J. Speziale, D. Toth, M. Makarenko), track 2 (J.Speziale, D. Toth, M. Makarenko), track 4 (J. Speziale, D. Toth, M. Makarenko).
Copyright © 2014

Drums: Darnell Toth (tracks 1,2,4,7,8); Dave Sufrin (tracks 3,5,6,9)
Bass: Iliya Vee (all tracks but 5); Jay Speziale (track 5)
Lead Guitar: Greg Keyes (tracks 1,4,6,7,8); Federico Luiu (tracks 3,5,9)
Rhythm Guitar: Matt Makarenko (all tracks); Darnell Toth (track 2)
Piano/Keyboards: Dr. Keys (tracks 1,3,5,6,8,9)
Back-up Vocals: Joy Phillips (all tracks except 5); Jacqueline Tober (all tracks except 5); Jay Speziale (tracks 2,5,9); Iliya Vee (tracks 2,5)
Trumpet: Tony Carlucci (tracks 1,2,9)
Baritone Sax: Ron Brooker (tracks 1,2,9)
Tenor Sax: Fred Lock (tracks 1,2,9)
Alto Sax: Jessica Speziale (tracks 1,2,9)
Viola: Alyssa Delbaere-Sawchuk (tracks 3,4,8)
Cello: Rachel Capon (tracks 3,4,8)
Percussion: Jessica Speziale (tracks 1,2,6,7,9); Darnell Toth (2,6,7,9); Matt Makarenko (1,2,6,7,9) 

Shine

Everything

A song about revenge, not settling for less, and kicking butt - acoustically. Does anyone else feel like the intimate acoustic vibe makes it feel more dangerous? The Orchid is one of the brand new songs of my EP Awakening!!

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The Orchid (Acoustic)

My favourite Christmas carol <3 Singing it with my Dad is the best. We recorded this version together while I was a student in university - coming home for the holidays, snow falling in crisp white sheets, to boozy hot chocolates and a roaring fire <3 And lots of quiet family nights in.  Late nights were spent in the studio singing a chosen carol just for the fun of it! I'm blessed to have some of my favourite memories be singing with my parents <3

Speziale Christmas

Carol of the Bells

Our Italian's not perfect - but we tried!! And we had so much fun recording this one together. The Prayer, originally by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli, isn't technically a Christmas carol, but somehow it ended up on our family Christmas album. <3 I love being able to share these with you guys!! Hope you enjoy it.

The Prayer

Rum-pum-pum-pums are a family favourite <3 This is one of the more recent recordings Dad and I have done for the family Christmas album! I was well into my post-university extended adolescence at this point. There was rum involved.

The Little Drummer Boy

This is the carol that started it all!! I was 15 years old and at my Dad's for the weekend. I remember being so excited to record together and Dad gave me an unforgettable crash course in harmony as he taught me possible vocal harmony parts and we picked our favourites <3

Do You Hear What I Hear

Reminiscent of hot chocolates and cozy throws <3 Couch cuddles with family and roaring fireplaces. Puppy kissed and twinkling lights. I love Christmas Eve the most.

Oh Holy Night

I'd say this where we really started to hit our stride - we recorded two carols this year. I've ever grateful to my Dad for teaching me so much about recording, harmony, singing, and work-fun balance during these Christmas sessions!

The First Noel

One of the latest carols we've done together! This one pushed both of us in our forever pursuits of new musical ways. <3 How beautiful is that? I think the result is pretty beautiful too <3 And it's from Charlie Brown. Double-win!

Christmas Time Is Here

Every time I think of this one I think of the Christina Aguilera version <3 I was so excited when Dad suggested we do Have Yourself...together one Christmas! We had just come home from one of my choir performances, and, being a couple of night owls, we hit the studio for a middle of the night session.

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

A bit of an after-Christmas carol, but one that really spoke to me when we recorded this - and still one of the cutest chunes <3

What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?

Jessica Speziale is a rock powerhouse with the spirit of Tina Turner, Amanda Marshall and Alanis Morissette. 

Born in Toronto, Canada, Jessica Speziale ‘s relationship with music began as early as five years old when she would sing harmonies with her musical family in the car.  As the years progressed, her passion for music grew as well as she spent the next decade developing her guitar skills, writing original songs, and performing in every band, choir and showcase she could find.

Jessica released her first EP in 2011 Dear Reverie, which won the award for Best Rock Album in Radio Nation’s Best of 2012 at Centennial College Radio. This kick-started Jessica’s love for touring and the media’s love for her, acquiring multiple hits from various local and community stations and publications. Jessica released her debut full-length album, Shine, in 2014. Shine received great praise and recognition, with radio play airing on CBC radio and the title track’s music video for Shine airing on OMNI television. 

With several country-wide tours across Canada and diversified appearances in various YouTube videos, television shows and films, Jessica Speziale has created a recognizable name and face for herself. Her music remains her pivotal feature, having performed at numerous musically-renowned festivals and events including Newmarket Jazz Festival, Indie Week Canada, VIA Rail’s Artist On Board Program, Canadian Music Week and NXNE. 

Jessica’s passion truly lies in her art, as she is constantly keeping herself busy polishing her vocal techniques and keeping up with her promotional and marketing efforts. She loves perfecting her digital skills, regularly creating videos for her various social media accounts. Jessica dreams of hitting the studio with Josh Ramsay of Marianas Trench, touring with Hanson, and collaborating with one of her many inspirations, Christina Aguilera. 

Jessica hopes to become a household name who helps cultivate the cultural fabric of a generation.

Jessica Speziale

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