DESTINY
With the release of Louise’s debut album “DESTINY” in 2012, 14 original songs , poignant and memorable stories, came to life with Louise’s fresh voice backed by a stellar band of Boston’s finest jazz musicians . Rebecca Parris, Louise’s long time mentor and close friend, musically directed and co-produced the album and is featured on selected tracks. Vocalist Ted Davis joins the two on the precious love song Forever.
Several songs on the album received songwriting awards:
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Save Your Love - Finalist ‘Adult Contemporary” Song of The Year
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Destiny - Finalist “Show Me The Music” Songwriting Contest,
Semi-finalist Song of the Year; -
Someone - Finalist 2012 USA Songwriting & 2013 Cape Cod Songwriting competition
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Remember - Finalist 2013 Cape Cod Songwriting competition;
Alzheimer’s awareness campaign Netherlands. -
Sunrise - Runner Up Song of The Year
Trailer "Destiny" by Louise Van Aarsen (Introduced by Rebecca Parris)
Trailer "Destiny" by Louise Van Aarsen (Introduced by Rebecca Parris)
REMEMBER (Louise Alexandra Music)
REVIEWS of DESTINY
“Louise has arrived on the jazz scene with a whole album of fresh original songs and a unique voice…
An impressive debut CD.”
- JAMES GAVIN, jazz biographer
Thoughtful arrangements..,hyper-exact contemporary jazz production. Van Aarsen's voice is no-nonsense and very easy on the ear.
We must wonder where she goes from here.”
- C MICHAEL BAILEY, All About Jazz
"Like vocalists of another era, Van Aarsen's voice is deeply committed, with a hint of Carly Simon. Dig Someone and the lightly Latin Miss You Till I See You. Van Aarsen's originality and songwriting chops make this a tender choice."
-- MARC MYERS, Award-winning Jazz blogger (jazzwax.com)
“This jazz newcomer is a breath of fresh air....most intriguing is her lack of interest (bravo!) in covering the rather boring standard fare that become a trap for so many developing singers. In actuality, she was a prolific songwriter who evolved into a singer as well. Van Aarsen wrote, or in a couple of instances co-wrote, the music and/or the lyrics for all 14 tunes here. The concept was to present something very personal in meaning – and she has done that exquisitely. Each is a take on a different aspect of love and relationships. Rebecca Parris produced this session, another solid ring of endorsement.”
-- KEN FRANCKLING award-winning Jazz Journalist , Jazz Blogger at Jazz Notes and freelance contributor to JazzTimes, Hothouse, and Jazziz