Early Accolades

Reminiscent of Billie Holiday…Mela’s voice, phrasing and lyrics are captivating. Alexander Burke’s arrangements and performance are beyond musical. Instantly accessible and complex all at once, Magnolia Memoir is a wonderfully perfect album. -Donald Vega— jazz pianist (Wynton Marsalis) …this album begs to be heard. Magnolia Memoir is an instant classic. Mela Lee’s voice and lyrics [...]