Mary Stahl is known for delighting audiences all over the eastern seaboard with her distinctive jazz/cabaret vocal stylings. Mary Stahl has found an unexplored musical style. Blending the standard with a jazzy laid back feel, Stahl has been said to be simultaneously sultry and girlish, swinging and sentimental-a wonderful performer. In a forceful yet understated way, emotional communication is at the core of her performances. Every lyric is delivered with meaning and feeling, both for Mary and her audience. Miss Stahl has been featured in performance numerous times with various pops orchestra, including conductors Marvin Hamlisch, John McDaniel, Joanne Faletta and Ron Spiegleman. She has released six CD's including "Dream a Dream" a national Parents Choice Foundation Gold Award winner. This CD has been enthusiastically embraced by the national Montessori community and has garnered excellent reviews throughout the country "Dream a Dream" is making its way onto play lists for children's radio programs across the country. With the release of "I'd like you for Christmas" Mary garnered great reviews for her 2nd Christmas release. A departure from her usual style, this new collection of lullabies showcases Mary's versatility, from delivering a soft bluesy lullaby, to expressing a tender emotion through a simple love song. With this newest release, "On a Starry Starry Night" Mary explores a collection of great songs from around the world, along with three new original sleepers! Finally there are plans to record a swinging jazz live disc{what she does best) along with some sultry ballades with strings for a May '06 release date. Her CDs receive national airplay on the "Music of Your Life" syndicated stations, as well as Toronto's Jazz FM 91,along with WNY's WBFO, Kiss98.5, 97Rock, WECK and WKBW. REVIEWS: Aline D. Wolf, publisher of Parent Child Press, national author and lecturer "With beautifully sung lullabies from several different countries, this CD brings serenity to adults as well as children." Jerry Meyers, record promoter & Rhapsody Records owner, " Mary's bright and happy... she's a lot of fun, very entertaining, but it all comes down to that great voice." Jeff Miers, Buffalo News " ... Stahl's Christmas captures the warm, fuzzy, forgiving feeling of the season and wraps it tightly in ornamental wrapping, courtesy of arranger Calabrese. The record bears the markings of a classic in the idiom." Joanne Faletta Conductor and Music Director Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra "I am purchasing a large supply of Mary Stahl's "Dream a Dream" for every friend with children. Her sweet and dusty voice is a perfect partner for the tender words of lullabies we all know and love. She imbues these songs with a special poignancy and depth that comes right from the heart. Very highly recommended!" John McDaniel music director Rosie O'Donnell Show, "This is a delightful selection of tunes sung by one of my favorite new artists..." Dr. Dick Judelson Bebop and Beyond WBFO Radio 88.7 "I like listening to and watching Mary Stahl...she combines the best of the past with the art of our age. John Wood, Kidzmusic.com "21-original and traditional lullabies from around the world, beautifully performed and produced, and handled with loving care."