Since his first release in 1998, multi-instrumentalist and composer Roger Ebacher has earned a reputation as something of a jack of all trades among fans and fellow musicians. But before that, through the first half of a long musical career, he first made his mark and his living as a singer.

Until recently, Ebacher's recorded output has been a strictly instrumental mix of World Jazz in many styles. On his 2016 release, "With You in a Moment", Roger's vocal and lyrical talents were hinted at with "Winter Comes", that recording's sole vocal selection. On "Four Songs of Susan", released for Valentine's Day 2017, he stepped out once again as a vocalist, singing on all tracks from that gorgeous collection of original love songs.

On "Saudade Summer", his second release of 2017, Roger's vocal talents are again the featured highlight. With a voice that is technically strong, deeply soulful, and musically sophisticated, it's clear from the very first track that this is truly a voice of experience. And as he has proven with his extensive instrumental explorations, his choices as a vocalist are again successfully eclectic and tasteful. On the title cut and on "What the World is Coming To" we still hear the strong influences of the music of Brazil and Cuba. Roger's affinity for great pop-jazz shines on "A Moment in the Sun", and the Motown-style backing vocals are the icing on the cake in his sparkling reggae rearrangement of the classic pop hit "Walk on By". Two additional instrumentals again confirm his skills as a composer and instrumentalist. And now, with "Saudade Summer", Ebacher continues to re-establish himself as a singer and lyricist, adding another gem to his discography of music for fans of diverse listening styles.

Roger Ebacher: vocals, keyboards, keyboard bass, melody flute, percussion, programming.
Recorded, mixed & mastered by Roger Ebacher at Rebach Music Studio, Newburyport, MA.
Cover photo by Susan Ebacher
Produced by Roger Ebacher