RUDOLPH is a delightfully inspired collaboration by "soul siren" Shelly Rudolph (vocals) and extraordinary pianist Clay Giberson. RUDOLPH was recorded four floors up on a beautiful Steinway grand in a cozy Portland, Oregon condo during those first crisp and sparkly November nights. It features intimate piano/vocal renditions of holiday favorites such as Let It Snow and Winter Wonderland, as well as a few unexpected gems such as French Kissing Santa - which will transport you instantly to Un Joyeux Noel a Paris - and Tom Wait's deliciously quirky Chocolate Jesus - a new holiday tradition? Anyone who is familiar with Shelly, "a captivating and robust vocalist" (Jazz Times magazine), will be very satisfied to hear some powerful Santa Claus blues comin' their way and happily surprised by the dreamy tenderness of Let It Snow (meditation). Those familiar with Clay Giberson's lyrical and innovative jazz sensibility will be so pleased to follow as he leads the duo on a contemplative journey in "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." Enjoy and ho ho ho! also check out: Water in My Hand and In This World by Shelly Rudolph and Clay Giberson's solo projects and jazz group: Go By Train What they are saying about Ms. Rudolph: “ Shelly Rudolph is a captivating and robust vocalist” - Jazz Times "When Shelly Rudolph sings, you can smell the smoke... this is the moment to catch a rising star." - Lynn Darroch, The Oregonian "Water in My Hand is a stunning album, intoxicating & stimulating, a mature work from an old soul artist." - Steven Liebowitz, Montecito Journal “I struggle to think of a finer jazz vocalist and overall performer than Ms. Rudolph. She has it all: an exquisite voice, a terrific stage presence, and a keen sense of programming, ranging from deeply sensitive ballads to funky, even slightly raunchy blues!” - Bernie Knab, Four Seasons Jazz "When it comes to the music of love the last word in Romance is Rudolph." - Immedia Wire Service More about Ms. Rudolph: SHELLY RUDOLPH is a maker of soul music, as a fine and sultry singer and songwriter with a sense of adventure and a desire for emotional truth. Growing up in Eugene, Oregon, Shelly spent much of her time in her mother’s art gallery surrounded by visual and performance artists of all types. She soaked up the creative energy and experimented with many forms of media – from drawing, to painting, to writing, to dance, to music, and found her bliss in song. The freedom, intimacy and beauty of jazz & blues captured her spirit and unleashed a powerful and soul filled voice that was hidden within this soft-spoken girl. Inspired by the likes of Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Shelly quickly went from listener to performer sharing the stage with local favorites Don Latarski, Emmett Williams and Warren Rand and soon had her own weekly gig at Jo Federigo’s, the hottest jazz club in town. She followed musical pursuits to New York City, Portland and Los Angeles where she began to write and perform her own material as well as unfold her interpretations of favorite jazz standards and soul ballads. Her classic yet fresh sound - sweet and sultry, subtle and rich – has garnered invitations to tour Japan, Korea and the West Indies and made her a feature in jazz venues on both coasts of the U.S. Since moving back home to the Northwest, Shelly has received the warmest of welcomes and has been thrilled to play regularly with some of Portland’s great musical talents including Tom Grant, David Matthews (of Etta James and Santana) Scott Steed (of Diane Schurr) and Phil Baker (of Diana Ross and Pink Martini). Shelly’s latest album, Water in My Hand, which she wrote and produced is a culmination of her travels, geographically, musically & emotionally: a journey that is jazzy around the edges, unabashedly romantic in spirit and filled with soul. Recorded while attending graduate school in Mythological Studies in Santa Barbara, CA, the album features David Piltch (bassist for KD Lang and Madeleine Peyroux), Ken Stange (Musical Director and keyboardist for Joe Cocker and Dennis Quaid) and Tom Lackner (former drummer with Flora Purim and Airto) among others. What they are saying about Mr. Giberson: "A sound that has intelligence, lyricism, depth and accessibility..." Marty Hughley, The Oregonian. More about Mr. Giberson: Well traveled geographically and musically, keyboardist/composer Clay Giberson’s artistic talent and musicianship are coming to the forefront, A Southwest Washington native, he studied in Coral Gables, Florida, University of Miami (B.M. Cum Laude, Studio Music and Jazz) and New York City, New York University (M.M. Magna Cum Laude, Music Technology) where he studied with Jim McNeely and Fred Hersch. Clay has released four recordings on the Seattle based Origin Records. His latest recording “Spaceton’s Approach” a piano trio project, received national airplay and favorable reviews. He has performed throughout Europe, Scandinavia, the Mediterranean, the South Pacific and Caribbean and Japan. Clay also served as musical director for shows in Atlantic City and has performed at such well known New York jazz clubs as Birdland and the Knitting Factory. Having been influenced by all types of music, Clay draws from these idioms in his own compositions and in the interpretation of others. Currently he is a member of the Portland-based groups, Upper Left Trio and Go By Train. He is on faculty at Clackamas and Mt. Hood Community Colleges where he teaches electronic music and piano.