Shannon Forsell - The Nearness of You (2011)

On her debut CD, Shannon Forsell's vocals capture the essence of the songs of one of America's finest composers and quintessential Hoosier, Hoagy Carmichael. With the perfect blend of sophistication and authenticity, Forsell keenly interprets Hoagy's most well known songs (The Nearness of You, Skylark, Stardust, Georgia On My Mind) along with a few less-recorded musical gems.

Shannon Forsell has the vocal range and versatility to easily make the transition from one style to another ... a great singer of cabaret, standards, and jazz ... just outstanding ... a lady who sings, who just knocks me out. --Chuck Workman, Sunday Morning Jazz Show, WTPI

Forsell is a loving interpreter of classics from the American Songbook and a pivotal force in making the Cabaret art form and its music relevant today. --The Examiner

Forsell makes art from simplicity ... a voice worth listening toanytime. --Indianapolis Star