The fuse of soul, funk, feeling and sincerity - that would be the description of Jane the debut album from Jane Getter on Lipstick Records, distributed by Allegro Corporation. Jane is a musical blend of authentic technique, formal training, raw and energetic drum patterns and intense passion arranged to simple perfection.

The New Jersey native first fell in love with the guitar at age nine. "I was taking piano lessons and would sneek and peek in on my sisters guitars lessons and watch her classes." Jane Getter candidly admitted,"it was then that I felt a real connection." That connection, as she describes it, must have been fate. In the 1980's, Getter had emerged as both a guitarist and composer and had become a virtual jewel in the glittering New York scene. She encompassed the invaluable training from the likes of pianists Richie Beirach and Kenny Barron. She developed a keen sense of musical motion working stints with violinist Michal Urbaniak and saxophonist Joe Lovano to name an impressive few.

Jane systematically breaks down the small-minded stereotypes of women in contemporary instrumental music. Ask any true music lover about what Getter is capable of delivering and you'll absolutley receive a response of overwhelming accollades.

She has a backround of playing with legendary musicians and even the current collaboration on her debut album showcase the likes of drummer Rodney Holmes and bassist Victor Bailey. "All the reviews in Europe have been very positive," Getter shared with me as we talked about the concern of being catogorized, "but I was curious about how I would be catgorized since my music has various styles." Combinations and creativity abound in Jane and keyboardist-producer-husband Adam Holzman (Miles Davis Group, Grover Washington Jr.) plays an intricate role in making that happen. Holzman's synth skills are represented in funky hitting tracks like Cat Walk and he delivers deep groovey basslines in the selection Headphone Hair. It also doesn't hurt that Holzman has his own band experiance (Brave New World).

Jane is bold, with refreshing selections like the very well done rendition of the Gap Band's Outstanding, which was produced by Jerry Barnes, the hard-hitting Peek-A Boo,is a hold-nothing-back track also produced by Barnes and is Getter's take on George Benson's signature scat-and-play technique. As for Riza, Getter delivers a scorpion-like sting affecting the senses with a subtle approach leading to an awesome high energy crescendo. If you have things to do, if you have somewhere to go -- put Jane in your CD player and get it done or get there fast!

Jane absolutely delivers.

-- Niecy-D, Central Florida Advocate, 10/98

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JAZZ TIMES REVIEW, February, 1999