The beautifully crafted lyrics and smooth melodies from Elisa Caleb make this debut a stunning release from an artist born to perform.

Carry Me Home is a collection of tracks that sees the fusion of classic jazz, folk and gospel. Featuring the standout new single 'The Wind', there is also great tracks like 'The Surrey With The Fringe On Top' and ‘My Funny Valentine’ performed with effortless charm and radiance. Produced by Femi Temowo (Amy Winehouse, Roachford, The Roots) and featuring a superb band, 'Carry Me Home' is a delightful journey through love, longing and life.

Born to Barbadian and Pilipino parents, Elisa began singing at a young age in school choirs and at church. As a teenager, she was introduced to Jazz when she got her first stereo and began listening to the music of her favourite vocalists; Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday.

As a student of Law and Theology, music had primarily always been for enjoyment until she discovered at the age of 19 that she she was misdiagnosed and was in fact suffering from breast cancer - a revelation that didn’t just see Elisa face death in the face, but also make the decision that music was something she wanted to pursue professionally. She began this in the Autumn of 2005, upon the encouragement of her husband and best friend and fellow musician Jo Caleb. One of the standout tracks on the album is the beautifully written 'The Wind'  penned by Jo about Elisa.

Since 2005 Elisa has already performed in Paris, Moscow, Barbados, Belgium, Italy and at numerous venues across London and the UK.

She has performed with great artists such as Tony Kofi, Seb Rochford (Acoustic Ladyland, Polar Bear), Soweto Kinch, Guy Barker, Mike Outram, Julian Siegel, Phil Robson, Mike Gorman, Mornington Lockett, Gary Husband

You can find out more about Elisa online at www.elisacaleb.com and www.myspace.com/elisacaleb or contact Kate Chaundy of Quite Great Publicity on 01223 410000 / kate@quitegreat.co.uk.

REACTION TO ELISA CALEB:

“Ella-esque - a fine young singer.” Timeout

“Catch these refreshing performances by Elisa while you can get close to this emerging British Talent.” – Eddie Fowler

“A charming vocal album by a singer with a gospel background and deep appreciation of the jazz greats…this is an impressive debut.” – Peter Bacon

“Elisa’s voice is strong and clear, poised and sophisticated.” – Chris Parker

"An attractive singing voice marks out this young singer from her many competitors on the scene today. She brings some effective personal touches to familiar songs without ever losing sight of the intentions of the composers and lyricists. Her accompanists are good and very supportive, with solid ensemble playing and pianist and guitarist having some well-taken solo spots. This singer is well worth going to see and hear if she is in your vicinity and that might well be where you can pick up this very pleasing CD." - Bruce Crowther, Jazz Journal (Aug 2009)

"A remarkably mature and impressive début from this intelligent, sophisticated singer…something of a quiet masterpiece."  – Ian Mann