Melanie Rice - This Love Of Mine (2013)

Melanie Rice grew up in Hammonton, NJ. A small town girl with big dreams, Melanie began her musical journey at a young age joining the school band where she became proficient on saxophone and trombone. At fourteen, her musical aspirations evolved into singing with local bands. With an instrumental background, an innate talent for improvisational scatting and an admiration for such legends as Ella Fitzgerald and Barbara Streisand, she grew into the shoes of a contemporary/jazz vocalist with grace and ease. In addition to performing live, she continued her studies, earning a B.A. in music from Rowan College and the University of Delaware.

Poised for success, Melanie soon after conquered the lounges of several Atlantic City casinos including Harrah’s, Tropicana, Caesars, Trump Plaza and Trump Marina. Traveling west, she lit up the stages of Las Vegas’ Golden Nugget, and Bally’s. Over the years she continued to polish her act, garnering accolades and respect from her peers, her fans and the local media.

In 1995, Melanie expanded her musical horizons once more, opening her own entertainment agency, Melanie Rice Entertainment, Inc. Utilizing musical experience, business savvy and unsurpassed customer service, she provides casino, corporate and social clients with entertainment ranging from string ensembles to high energy dance bands to fully staged production shows & headline entertainers. In addition, she is the conductor and lead singer of “MRO” (The Melanie Rice Orchestra), one of the tri-states most popular dance bands. She also performs as a cabaret artist as well as with a traditional jazz ensemble.

Tracklist:

1. This Love Of Mine
2. Here's To Life
3. Autumn Leaves
4. I Wanna Be Around
5. Always On My Mind
6. So Many Stars
7. I Thought About You
8. Both Sides Now
9. This Is All I Ask
10. The Touch Of Your Lips
11. Come Rain Or Come Shine
12. Just In Time
13. You Must Believe In Spring
14. What Matters Most
15. When October Goes/An Affair To Remember