Material: Jen Jayden delivers a very commercial style of soulful pop and possesses a lilting voice
similiar to Michelle Branch and Vanessa Carlton. "Back to the Love" is an apology for messed up relationships and would work well in any teen TV drama. "rescue Me" uses a unique perspective, telling the tale of drug abuse and addiction. Most importantly, Jayden has several tunes that are catchy enough to get radio play.
Musicianship: Jayden's voice is her primary instrument. At times, it softly floats on the wind and then it might suddenly pierce the ambience as the mood of a song transitions. Jeffrey David is a virtuoso, both on keyboards and guitar, carrying the melody throughout. The backline of Johnson and Sydnor is impressive and provides a firm foundation for the rest of the band. Ten-year-old Sierota steals the show with her soaring background vocals and her timely percussion.
Performance: Cleebrating the release of her first CD, which was produced by Jeffrey David, Jayden was particularly on target with radio-ready tunes like "Rescue Me" as well as "Unpredictable." Her performance of "Rescue Me" was sensuous and stirring. Jayden used a good sense of humor and rapport with the audience to keep them focused on her music, while her narrative approach kept the crowd interested in what she had to say. She closed strongly, and left the club wanting more.
Summary: Jen Jayden's vocals, lyrics and catchy melodies make her music much more powerful and enjoyable than your typical run-of -the-mill pop artist. Her tunes are approprate for radio as well as television and film.
-Bob Leggett
Bob Leggett - Music Connection Magazine