Music by Jessica Harper

“A lively, sophisticated pop recording in which she sings with warmth and wit about the tiny joys of parents and children.”

– Entertainment Weekly

“One of the most wonderful kids’ releases of the year is “A Wonderful Life,” a lyrically enthralling slice of jazz- pop…”

– Billboard Magazine

“A wonderful album.. Harper’s lyrics rank with the best of contemporary children’s poetry…”

– TV Parents’ Guides

“A lively, sophisticated pop recording in which she sings with warmth and wit about the tiny joys of parents and children.”

– Entertainment Weekly

“One of the most wonderful kids’ releases of the year is “A Wonderful Life,” a lyrically enthralling slice of jazz- pop…”

– Billboard Magazine

“A wonderful album.. Harper’s lyrics rank with the best of contemporary children’s poetry…”

– TV Parents’ Guides

“Jessica Harper’s music is joyful, hilarious and fresh: cheeky, sassy and fun.”

– Meryl Streep

“ Jessica’s music is lyrical, embraceable, intelligent, fun, quirky and surprising.”

Kids will love it ’cause it’s great children’s music. I love it ’cause it’s great music.

– Jason Alexander

“ Jessica Harper’s music is friendly, fun and family.”

– Jamie Lee Curtis

“ Jessica rocks!”

– Eddie Van Halen

Description

Jessica Harper’s original, upbeat music is a unique blend of jazz, reggae and calypso. Her clever and whimsical lyrics, lush arrangements and rich voice create an instantly recognizable style immediately embraced by all who listen. Her exceptional recordings have been awarded Parents’ Choice Gold, NAPPA Gold, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum, Early Childhood News Directors’ Choice, American Library Association Notable Children’s Recording and INDIE awards.

“Harper has come up with another true original”

What a lucky day for children’s music when Jessica Harper decided to apply her pure and supple alto, her prodigious talent for sophisticated rhythm and harmony-and her experience as a parent-to writing and recording children’s songs. Harper has come up with another true original. Her unique songs bounce and tumble with kid- and parent- canny verbal acrobatics and irresistible jazz, reggae and rock’n’roll rhythms. The whole album is a cozy musical haven where Harper, like the girls and boys in her songs, makes “joyful noise.”

– Lynne Heffley, L.A. Times

“Simply one of the most lyrically inventive, musically distinguished lullaby albums ever, thanks to Harper’s honey-smooth vocal stylings, gifted wordplay and maternal warmth.”

– Lynne Heffley, Los Angeles Times

“Families will make this recording a repeat performance for listening at bedtime or anytime”

– Publishers’ Weekly

“A Wonderful Life was 1994’s best kids’ recording.”

Its follow-up, Nora’s Room is every ounce as captivating, sporting Harper’s rich and satiny vocals, lush yet uncluttered arrangements, and delightful way with words.

– Family Fun Magazine

“Every song in this collection is a winner.”

Jessica Harper uses Caribbean and jazz rhythms, rich harmonies, and irresistible sing-along, dance-along melodies in these funny, upbeat songs.

– Sesame Street Kids Magazine

“Harper’s strong, pure voice, self-assured delivery, and uncomplicated arrangements make it more than a seasonal delight.”

– Parents’ Choice

“A soulful, doo-wop, calypso, and rock inflected set of yuletide pop…”

Highly recommended for a fresh, tuneful holiday musical alternative.

– Dirty Linen