MEET JENI HACKETT-Jeni Hackett hails from the town of Kresgeville, Pa and is quite an impressive folk singer. She has recently joined the band, Steel Creek. She, also, won the Times News Reader Award in 2023 for Best Local Musician.
The Musicians that played in this 11 song CD are: Jeni Hackett-Guitar,Mandolin, Congos, Sand Blocks, Claps and Vocals on all song; Tom Kozic-Electric, Acoustic and Classical guitars; Willie Lindner-Guitars, Bass; Jeff Boyer-Bass; Tony Marino-Upright Bass; Gary Dillion-Banjo;Slide guitar; Chili Sanchez-Congas; Randy Cramer-Violin;Gary Werkamp-Horns, Piano, Electric guitar, Bob Score-Cymbals; June Thomas and Dan O' Connor-Strings, Piano and various back-up hand clappers.
This CD was Recorded, Mixed and Engineered by Jeff Boyer and Jeni Hackett and Mastered by George Graham. STUPID ME kicks off this CD with a very popish feel as her vocal is quite distinct. I must admit, her vocal is a 'stand out' alone, which says a lot.
BALL AND CHAIN has a great guitar intro as her voice flows right into the song. The melody is quite sweet as you listen closely to her lyrics. LOST SOULS has quite a haunting intro as it draws you into the storm and a very creative story. This is a song worth hearing. I love it.
NO SWEETER LOVE is a true love song with a superb beat and great lyrics. I love that old '60's feel it has, which is nice to hear. IN DREAMS her voice has reflections of Joan Baez/ Melanie if you listen closely. The 'hidden track' is FLAMING FIRE/A SIMPLE MELODY runs over 10 minutes long and it well worth listening to.
Please check it out. I want to give JENI HACKETT a BIG THANK YOU for being in touch with me. You can find her at:You Tube, Facebook, Apple Music, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Deezer, www.jenihackettmusic.com, Spotify, Instragam, X, Reddit and other sites. ROCK ON, JIM ALLFORD [STEEL NOTES MAGAZINE.]
