Music

Alison’s soft, contralto vocals mixed with a cheery ukulele allow her to reimagine vocal jazz standards with a vintage vibe. Her originals feel laid back, as if lounging on the beach with your toes in the sand, drink in hand. She has performed around the world with her husband, musical collaborator and guitarist, Wil Forbis. Together they have graced stages in Paris, London, NYC, Hawaii, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, San Diego and fun little towns in between.

Alison Marae’s EP, My Heart Can’t Take It was nominated for a San Diego Music Award Alison produced the album and penned four of the six songs on the album. Several jazz standards are included on the album from the 1930’s. It features Alison Marae on vocals, piano and ukulele, Wil Forbis on guitar and melodica, Harley Magsino on double bass, Sky Ladd on piano and piano arrangement, Brian Demeulle on drums and Don Shaffer on flugelhorn. Released on independent label, Dizzy with a Dame Records. The album is available on Amazon, Spotify and on all streaming platforms.

After a break from recording, Alison released Comes Love in Feb 2022.. Featured on the acoustic cover of the 1939 jazz standard with Alison Marae on vocals and Wil Forbis on guitar. Available on all steaming platforms.

 

What People Are Saying

“Modern day music that harkens back to yesteryear, circa the 1920’s through the late 1950’s, jazzy as well as beautifully played and sung. Centered around Marae’s close mic’d voice and ukulele…it’s Marae’s voice that is the star attraction here. There is a melancholy air to the material here, with the title track in particular approaching torch song territory.” Bart Mendoza. San Diego Troubadour 

“A warning to all those listeners wearing heart "pacemakers', switch off immediately, this song will triple your heart rate it is so good. But listen anyhow … for me, it is worth the risk.” Online music listener on SoundCloud. 

“Lovely sultry voice & intimate jazzy sound!” fan at live event. 

“Alison has a beautiful voice and it was an absolute delight to watch her in her element.” Fan at live event in San Diego. 

“Alison Marae's beautiful soothing voice took us back in time. The whole band was just so in sync…I couldn’t stop smiling.” fan at live event in San Diego

“Alison's voice is really amazing (we bought two of her CDs)...her band members were great...and we are her newest fans!” fan at live event in San Diego.

“Alison and Wil should be headlining the O2 Arena!” fan at live event in London.