The buzz around the debut album from 37-year-old soul singer Jarrod Lawson - from Portland, Oregon - has been extraordinary. Following acclaim from soul fans worldwide, his self-funded, self-produced independent album now receives a European release on Dome. "I can't see this set being topped as Album of the Year. It really is that good. And the truly astounding thing is that it's the guy's first ever album. Even Marvin and Stevie had some learning and growing to do before they approached 'What's Going On' and 'Talking Book'." - Chris Wells-Editor, Echoes magazine. Brought up on a farm in Oregon, Jarrod explored his father's record collection and found treasure in his Donny Hathaway and Stevie Wonder recordings. He began learning music with his father, but soon took a more independent approach. His quest took him to the masters - from Chopin to Chick Corea, Oscar Peterson to Pastorius, Errol Garner, Ravel, Paul Simon, Bob Marley.