indigo rain

Written to span sentiment and solemnity, this collection reflects the thinking, waiting, longing and hoping of nearly every season of blue.

Blue is the hue of rain, night sky, my children’s eyes, Scotland’s flag, prairie days, and of course, blue whales. Rain refers to quiet droplets of hope pouring from heaven, often from my eyes, and the voices of encouragers in life, washing the sorrow & silt from life. Thinking, waiting, longing and hoping, all of this is indigo rain. May this tuneful band of blue blanket reminders of hope, loyalty, and eventually royalty in life around you.

Seven originals, three arrangements including Connie Kaldor’s Bigger Than Anywhere Else and Hank Cochran’s Make the World Go Away feature Sandy’s vocals, song writing, arranging, and instrumentation provided by Sandy (vocals/piano), her longtime bandmates Kevin Andrews (flute/drums) and Wes Yaciuk (guitar), and Vancouver’s own Rene Worst (producer/bass) and Tony Chamberlist (drums). Nominated for 2009 GMA Covenant Award for Jazz/Blues Album of the Year.

caramelize

The swirl of toffee seemed the closest parallel to life and relationships as expressed in this collection. Bronze, shiny, delicious and fragrant caramel lovingly created from timeless ingredients, this title confectiously describes this box of assorted sweets. -Sandy

Sandy’s fifth release in as many calendar years is a sweet confection of seven originals, three standards (Bye Bye Blackbird, My Romance, That’s All) and an original arrangement of a folk classic (Who Knows Where the Time Goes). Produced by Rene Worst (Skywalk) and engineered by Tony Chamberlist, this collection features the instrumental talents of Kevin Andrews (flute/drums), Glenn Durksen (upright bass), Sandy Foster (keys), Andrew Glover (keys), Wes Yaciuk (guitar) and guest appearances by Miles Black (keys) and Rene Worst (upright bass). This album has not been digitally altered.

spruce it up

My favorite tune on the record is Snow Wonder I Love You, penned by Foster. I rank this one right up there with the 1949 Academy Award winning song Baby It’s Cold Outside. … Grab an eggnog, cuddle up with your honey and relax to this wonderful CD. When you get to the last two tracks turn off all but the Christmas tree lights, turn to your sweetheart and say, I love you. - Joe Montague

Sparkly seasonal sounds scintillate as Foster delivers her fourth album for the fourth consecutive calendar year. Featuring nine songs, this project includes innovative arrangements of Frosty the Snowman, The First Noel, Joy to the World and I’ll Be Home for Christmas along with three sparkly originals. Produced and engineered by Wes Caswell, this collection features the instrumental talents of Kevin Andrews (flute/drums), Glenn Durksen (upright bass), Sandy Foster (keys), Matt Day (keys) and Wes Yaciuk (guitar). Designed to reflect the simplicity, symbolism, and spirit of Christmas, this album continues to offer swing, Latin, ballads and blues in the tasteful arrangements listeners have come to expect.

marooned

Sandy is a jazz singer/songwriter of great respect from Edmonton … has a top notch singing voice and why she has had to release her music independently and not through a jazz label in Canada or elsewhere is a shame. Marooned, is comparable, both musically and vocally, to the best CDs by Diane Krall, Molly Johnson, or Holly Cole. — Scott D. Brown

Metaphorical, momentous, and mesmerizing, recorded live in studio, this album has a romance perfect for both inspiration and relaxation. Produced and engineered by Rob Hewes, this collection features the instrumental talents of Kevin Andrews (flute/drums), Glenn Durksen (upright bass), Matt Day (keys), Wes Yaciuk (guitar) and a guest appearance by Dave Babcock (vocals/saxophone). Marooned garnered a 2006 GMA Covenant Award, IOMA nominations, national airplay, inclusion in Top Ten Jazz charts, and rave reviews.

orangify

Warm as sunshine; this energetic assortment of 14 originals and 1 standard cuts a wide swath of styles (swing to reggae to blues to ballad to Latin to pop) with consistently clear, smooth vocals, thought provoking lyrics and soul satisfying delivery. Produced and engineered by Rob Hewes, this collection features the instrumental talents of Matt Atkins (drums), Mike Berg (upright bass), Rob Hewes (keys), Markus Plaum (keys), Sandy Foster (keys), Wes Yaciuk (guitar), Murray Forbes (guitar) and Rob Hewes (guitar). Nominated for Jazz/Blues Album of the Year (SHAI Awards 2005) and 2005 WCMA Outstanding Christian Record of the Year.

purplexed

A collection of 10 originals and 2 standards ranging in style from swing to blues to ballad to Latin. Produced and engineered by Matt Atkins, this collection features the instrumental talents of Sandy Foster (keys), Markus Plaum (keys), Rick Lett (guitar), Kerry Couet (drums), Glenn Durksen (upright bass) and Mike Berg (bass). Smooth and sweet, nominated for Jazz/Blues Album of the Year (VIBE Awards 2004).