Ranging from raunch to sweet innocence, strong moods are created as her subtly subversive lyrics melt into the richly textured soundscapes. In addition to musical collaborations, the album boasts some rather unique approaches to other forms of artistic expression. In the poetic vein, Jamie co-wrote the vocals of “Rien Que Le Silence” with Cyril Prono, aka Indy, a young poet visiting from France. Jamie wrote the vocal melody specifying an exact number of syllables, Indy wrote the actual words, and the result is a strange, rollicking, rock-swing hybrid. Original artwork for the CD booklet was created by international sculptor Pancho Sardinha, who was given lyrics and premixes and invited by Jamie to interpret the songs visually. His use of lush, rich pastels is a gorgeous compliment to the inspiration he found. Jamie also had a hand in the layout and design of the CD packaging, incorporating photos from a previous collaboration with sculptor Maddalena Di Gregorio.

Having honed her song writing and performance skills with previous bands “Daphne’s Purple Closet”, “AmoebA QuichE”, “Saturnalia”, and “DropDeadBeats”, Jamie has enjoyed a very satisfying career to date. She has performed at numerous clubs and outdoor venues across North America, released several promotional videos and cassettes, and has been featured on 5 CD compilations and 2 film soundtracks. Jamie’s solo ventures into acting, journalism, and vocal session work have resulted in film work and live musical theatre, magazine articles, and backing vocals for several other bands, including her current side project, the J.P. Wasson Band.

Jamie’s future plans include live performance as always, video, and her next album. Preproduction is under way, and new songs written with a Les Paul instead of an Ovation may indicate the mood to come. Vocal skills learned during her detour into funk with DropDeadBeats may also surface in the near future. Jamie intends to keep things flexible in any case, both creatively and personnel-wise. Saturnalia the band was sometimes more like a “collective”; a fluid state where Jamie and Mark could dip into a pool of talented musicians to compliment what began as an acoustic duo. Performances in support of the CD have included guests on flute, piano, trombone, and viola, resulting in a new and different line-up for each show, and Jamie’s renewed interest in a cappella and spoken word performance means she occasionally ditches them all.

Songs of Saturnalia
CD $15.00 ON SALE AGAIN SEPTEMEBER 8, 2003

1. Two of You
2. I Can’t Stay
3. Save Me
4. I Have a Friend
5. Rien Que Le Silence
6. Drown in Love
7. Hearsay
8. Over My Head
9. Clear
10. Rip it Up
11. I Hear You
12. Morning Light
13. To Be You