“A debut album has seldom sounded so good”****:
(Sara Wasserman, vocals and background vocals; Rob Wasserman, bass; Randy Emata, piano, percussion, keyboards, background vocals, drums; Christian McBride, Bass; Lou Reed, electric guitar; Aaron Neville, vocals; Stephen Perkins, drums; Vernon Reid, guitar; DJ Logic, turntables and addition percussion; Cedricke Dennis, guitar; Mike Clark, drums; Alan Evans, drums; Sakai, background vocals; Monet, background vocals; Skyler, background vocals)
A hall of fame collection of artists join in with Sara Wasserman on Solid Ground a 2009 release from That Other Label. A light jazz and poppy expression of a woman that grew up in family full of free-spirited artists as the daughter of Rob Wasserman, living in and surrounded by musical excellence.
A debut album has seldom sounded so good. Talent like this is born and not made. Sara has fine-tuned her musical skills and with the help of Lou Reed, Aaron Neville, Rob Wasserman and many other fantastic artists, Solid Ground, provides a great addition to or beginning of a collection of pop rock that isn’t teeny bopper or over-produced stereo songs overtaking the airwaves.
Fly Away with Aaron Neville is an emotionally charged track that makes you trust that Sara has found her way home. Home to a musical adventure that has just kicked off. Covering the Hall & Oats song Sara Smile was a very clever debut choice. Her highs and lows are so fine-tuned and clear. This album is completely enjoyable. I’m ever so impressed with this CD and look forward to Sara’s future releases.
– Paul Pelon IV, Audiophile Audition
