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Alyse Black
Birth name Leslie Alyse Robertson
Genres Rock, pop, jazz, acoustic
Occupations Singer, songwriter, pianist
Instruments Singing, piano
Years active 2007–present
Labels Independent
Website [1]

Alyse Black is an American singer and songwriter. Black's music is described as indie pop with jazz influences, in the vein of artists such as Fiona Apple, Regina Spektor and Norah Jones. Her song "Stood for Stand for", which was featured on Black's debut album Too Much & Too Lovely, won Billboard's 2007 World Song Contest in the Jazz category.[1]

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Background and career

Black was born in Seattle, Washington, the youngest of three daughters. According to her website, she initially had an interest in pursuing a career as a singer-songwriter, but instead studied business, communications, and international studies at the University of Washington, where she graduated in 2004. After working in the corporate world, she returned to her original interest, releasing her debut album Too Much & Too Lovely at the end of 2007.[2]

Awards

References

  1. ^ "Alyse Black Receives Billboard 1st Place Award". top40charts.com website. March 3, 2008. http://top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=38754. Retrieved 2009-03-13.  
  2. ^ "About Alyse". Official Alyse Black website. http://www.alyseblack.com. Retrieved 2009-03-12.  

Discography

Albums

  • 2007 Too Much & Too Lovely
  • 2009 Hold Onto This

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