The Sun Season

What if you could hear sunshine? It might sound exactly like Dara Tucker's third studio release, "The Sun Season". Two standards are covered that you simply must hear. "The Nearness of You" is a satisfying, soulful rendition. "Over The Rainbow", arguably one of the best songs ever written, has been covered by countless artists. Yet, Dara, accompanied by pianist Helen Sung, makes this classic all her own. This collection reveals the continued evolution of Dara's songwriting skills. It is no small feat to compose a love song that says it differently than all the others. Yet, Dara brings a unique approach with "Time Is On Our Side", "See It Always", and "Naive". The "sun" theme covers a range of emotions, from intimate romance to spiritual awareness. I've found "The Sun Season" to be the perfect vessel for escaping the tension of a morning commute. Dara's voice is at the helm, guiding us with confidence and technique, ethos and precision, into the sound of sunlight.

Dara Tucker's new release, "The Sun Season", is one of the best jazz albums to be released this year. This amazing singer/songwriter dazzles the listeners ear with original tunes written by Dara herself. The original songs both lyrically and instrumentally carry such depth that it's sure to capture your musical attention and bring you back again and again wanting more. Dara's beautiful approach and flawless vocals on classic standards such as, "The Nearness of You" and "Over the Rainbow" will leave you speechless! Dara's new project is so fittingly titled! This album makes you want to drive a convertible with the top down, the breeze blowing through your hair, while feeling the warm sun on your face, and Dara's sultry melodies floating through the speakers. "The Sun Season" will musically warm your heart and home in no time!

When music does more than soothe the ear and make us feel good, when it touches our souls in a profound way, and we form a deep, spiritual connection with it, it’s like a gift we didn’t know to ask for, but when we get it, we realize it’s exactly what we wanted; in fact, we needed it in our lives. Dara Tucker’s "The Sun Season" is one such gift. From start to finish, this album is like a refreshing rain, showering the listener with a cool, revitalizing array of beautiful sound and poetry. This album not only delights and dazzles – it enriches in powerful ways. The lyrics of each song express timeless sentiments about life, love, emotion and the human experience, that are both personal and relatable, and deeply sincere. While I have great respect and appreciation for Dara’s two previous albums, "All Right Now" and "Soul Said Yes," "The Sun Season" resonates with me in a distinct way, perhaps because it is uniquely Dara – it’s a collection of her own words and melodies (she wrote most of the songs on this project), and it offers a rare and special glimpse into the artist’s soul. It invites us into her world, and takes us on an enchanting musical journey – by the end, I find myself feeling completely satisfied, and somehow still wishing there were more to enjoy. For me, "The Sun Season" is right on time. Listeners everywhere will bask in the glow of this music, which is brilliantly written and arranged. But then it goes a step further – it reminds us to cherish, appreciate and celebrate life, in all its varied cadences, through each successive season, come rain or shine.

Dara Tucker is just one of the best, plain and simple, and this album is nothing short of brilliant. The musicians are amazing, her voice is breathtaking, and the original compositions are out of this world! Check it out and thank me later!

Dara Tucker is an execptional songwriter AND vocalist. It's not often these days to hear jazz originals that are not only memorable, but that reach beyond the borders of genre to attract and win other listners. "Sometimes Love" "Morning Sun", "Naive" and "Time is On Our Side" in particular could easily have a lives outside of this album as potential "new" cover songs for other, yet additionally talented artists. "Giants" is genre-less and sounds ready for a feature film. Dara's voice is warm and pleasant, yet precise. She doesn't have to rely on affactations or acrobatics--she just sings the song right at you in a way that reaches your soul. Add Helen Sung, Peter Bernstein, Donald Edwards, John Ellis and Alan Ferber to the mix on their instruments, and you have a sound that is hard to top. Get this album now and share it with folks who like great, honest music.