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October 18, 1947 – April 8, 1997
As Spring begins to unfold, it's always a time of reflection and remembrance. April 8th, marks the 11th anniversary of Laura's passing. As time would have it, it seems as though she was here just yesterday or, alternatively, more than a thousand years ago. The saddest part is that there are no new memories to be made. The gladdest part is that Laura's music is alive, vital, and accessible. Both her genius and her persona can still fill the room through her sound, and that's a wonderful, ongoing gift.
Perhaps the loveliest tribute possible to Laura is the re-release of "Nested" which was, for her, a pleasure to create and record. So many of you had been requesting it and finally, thanks to Iconoclassic Records, "Nested" is once again available and it's beautiful. Ordering information is below, and we hope that you truly enjoy the work. Deepest gratitude to Mr. Frank Ursoleo and Iconclassic Records for the vision and hard work it has taken to unearth this treasure.
Please note that there are new comments of yours posted as well as new photos for you to enjoy. There never was a New York ‘Tendaberry’ before there was Laura Nyro.
In 2008 fundraising will begin for the filming of “December’s Boudoir”, the cinematic work of Laura’s life and music. Maria Florio of Earthworks (website address) and I are eager to roll up our sleeves to create this visual homage to Laura Nyro, an American musical icon and human being second to none.
Wonderful news!! "Nested" is re-released, and worth the wait. See below.
NESTED IS FINALLY BEING RELEASED ON CD!
Laura Nyro is arguably the single most important female songwriter of the latter half of the 20th century. We, at Iconoclassic Records, have always felt that Laura’s brilliant later recordings have been under-valued and misunderstood to a large degree. In an attempt to begin a reassessment of this later work we have chosen Laura’s eighth album, Nested as the inaugural release for our label. This is an important collection of songs that is seen as the fulcrum on which her early and later career pivoted.
Nested is being prepared for release in April and this most personal and moving work has been mastered for CD release by Grammy-winning engineer Vic Anesini. All the original artwork from the LP has been faithfully recreated and an essay by Laura biographer, Michele Kort has been added to the release. We are honored and very proud to make this classic work our first release. We are also scheduling the complete version of Season of Lights for compact disc release later in 2008. Please click on either of the links below to order "Nested".
Still Available are the songbook, "Time & Love: the Art and Soul of Laura Nyro (item # 02500425) and "Laura Nyro: Lyrics & Reminiscences" (item # 02500567). Both from Hal.Leonard at 1.800.637.2852.
Also available is the biography by Michele Kort entitled "Soul Picnic, the Music and Passion of Laura Nyro".
For your pleasure, here is "Rhythm and Blues"
The authorized Laura Nyro Web Site
All rights reserved. All media on the Laura Nyro web site is posted with the expressed permission of the various copyright holders. This includes, but is not limited to photographs, lyrics, sound files, and biographical material. This material may not, in whole or part, be copied, reproduced, photocopied, translated, recorded, or reduced to any electronic medium, machine readable format or mechanical means without the express consent, in writing, from the specific lawful copyright holders. March, 2003