"Born in New York and long based in Asheville, North Carolina, singer Eve Haslam is the leader of Satin Steel Jazz. Her debut album, "A Thousand Years Ago", is scheduled to be released in 2013 and is dedicated to her composer-father, Herb Haslam www.herbhaslam.com. "The cd features trumpeter Rich Willey (who formerly toured as 2nd chair with Maynard Ferguson), pianist Brian Felix, bassist Zack Page, drummer Justin Watt, Byron Hedgepeth on congas and, on a few selections, nylon string guitarist Andy Page. "Eve's attractive and often haunting voice perfectly fits the material and her performances are quite impressive. During Antonio Carlos Jobim’s 'How Insensitive,' her interpretation brings out both the beauty and sadness of this classic. The jazz waltz “Simply Me,” the warm ballad “Shadows Fall,” the swinging “Leaves From The Book Of Changes” and the thoughtful “A Thousand Years Ago” - are Herb Haslam's compositions. "Willey in particular is well featured, both as a soloist and in close interplay with vocals. He co-stars on the opening selection, a high-powered version of “A Day In the Life Of A Fool.” Eve and Willey blend together well and display a savvy marriage not only on the opener but throughout “I’m Glad There Is You,” “Charade” and an upbeat version of “The Nearness Of You” (which finds Willey sounding a bit like Clark Terry). On these selections, Eve is swinging hard while always remaining true to the composer’s intent; she owns every tune. “Once I Loved,” “So Many Stars,” and “When Your Lover Has Gone” have Andy Page’s acoustic guitar giving the vocalist a quiet bossa nova backdrop. She excels in these gentle settings, never overwhelming the mellow rhythm section and balancing the melancholy moods with her own sultry optimism. "Eve Haslam’s music and cd, "A Thousand Years Ago", is an extraordinary start to her recording career." -Scott Yanow, Jazz Journalist and Music Critic "I can say plenty about Eve Haslam, but what is most important to know is that she's a tempting mix of minx, siren and forsaken soul. From Cabaret to Jazz, magnanimous as well as demure and coy. She's joyful and forlorn." -Peggy Ratusz, Writer, Songstress and Vocal Coach "Satin Steel Jazz Ensemble is sensual on smooth and sexy on strong. It’s refreshing to hear accomplished jazz musicians having fun again. This group is rock solid behind a passionate lead vocal. Satin Steel is tight, capturing an energy and rawness usually reserved for live performances. I can’t wait to hear more." -Brad Langer, Absolute Entertainment