A lush voice, full of emotional intensity and mesmerizing warmth sings one-of-a-kind interpretations of well-known jazz standards. Backed by some of NYC's finest jazz musicians this CD proves to be a moving and exhilarating experience.

Genre: Jazz: Jazz Vocals
Release Date: 2009

I'd Rather Be Lonely
Erin Shields

My mother always told me (and everyone else we knew!) that I could sing before I could speak. I would listen to soundtracks of the great jazz divas and try to imitate them. The songs on this recording are some of my favorite songs that I’ve been singing since I was a little girl. I realize the title sounds a bit depressing, but I’d Rather Be Lonely isn’t about wanting to be alone. It’s about the choices we make and sometimes the ones that others make for us. I hope you enjoy these wonderful and unique arrangements as much as I enjoyed singing them.

You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To 2:55
All Or Nothing At All 4:16
Never Let Me Go/When Your Lover Has Gone 5:13
Bill 4:00
Someone To Watch Over Me 5:38
Love Me Or Leave Me 3:06
My Funny Valentine 4:41
The Boy Next Door 4:04
I'll Be Seeing You 4:34
How High The Moon 5:51
  • Piano - David Shenton
  • Acoustic Bass - Matt Aronoff
  • Drums - Joseph Brady
  • Violin(s) - David Shenton
  • Tenor Saxophone - Stan Killian
  • Trumpet - David Smith
  • Musical Direction, Orchestration & Arrangements - David Shenton