Glory Crampton

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NEW "BROADWAY FAVORITES" CD RELEASED:

UNUSUAL WAY, Glory Crampton with the The National Symphony Orchestra (Abbey Road Studios, England)

Her first solo recording is a romantic gift for any time

Glory Crampton announces the official release of her first, solo CD UNUSUAL WAY (Jay Records, December 2010, 605288141829, $17), www.glorycrampton.com/UnusualWayCD (site includes select song, photograph and video links), a compilation of classic Broadway hits as well as contemporary songs, recorded with The National Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios, England. UNUSUAL WAY is a singularly romantic gift for any time. This CD highlights the critically acclaimed Broadway actress and soprano's favorite works by composers who have influenced her career over the years, including:

A Grand Night for Singing" (State Fair);

Pie Jesu" (Requiem), with the London Men's Chorus, a beloved Holiday composition;

All I Ask of You" (The Phantom of the Opera), Duet with Bjorn Olsson;

Unusual Way" (Nine);

Show Me" (My Fair Lady);

Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes), and much more.

Hear sound clips from or buy the UNUSUAL WAY CD at

The CD is also available on iTunes.com, Amazon.com and at Barnes & Noble.

The New York Times has declared about Ms. Crampton: "When one comes up with a singing actress as sensual, indigenously right and mellifluously wonderful as Glory Crampton . . . one can easily get used to wonders." She is also featured on the recently released recording of Andrew Lloyd Webbers' All the Love I Have.

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