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The voice is unmistakable. That velvety croon, with
tinges of R&B and jazz that can swiftly go from humor--one can almost hear the smile--to
unabashed, suave romance, has become a trademark for Grammy Award winning singer and
songwriter, Jon Secada. On September 22, 2009, Secada returns to his roots (no, not his Latin
roots, his Jazz roots) with the release of Expressions: The Jazz Album (The Orchard), which
will coincide with the kick-off of a week-long engagement at Feinstein's at Loews Regency in
New York, a national PBS television special with Jim Brickman (Beautiful World) and, his
fourth season starring on Latin American Idol.

Jon Secada is known by millions as an international superstar who has sold over 20 million
records worldwide, written and produced his own hits as well as those for such artists as Gloria
Estefan, Ricky Martin and Jennifer Lopez. What many do not know is that Jon received his
Master's Degree in Jazz Vocal Performance from the University of Miami and finds much of his
musical inspiration and passion for this album from such vocalists at Tony Bennett, Frank
Sinatra, Johnny Hartman and Joe Williams.

Expressions: The Jazz Album is a stunning collection of new songs, classic standards and
Secada hits - all with a twist and Jon's own jazz-flavored arrangements. Songs include the
evergreen favorites Chances Are and What A Wonderful World, the Secada hits Angel and
Just Another Day and, some new tunes including Find Me In Your Dreams, a touching
tribute to his children. In addition, Jon is joined by such legendary and respected musicians as
Mike Levine (piano), Alex Berti (bass) and Lee Levin (drums), as well as featured guest
performances by Dave Koz (tenor saxophone), Ed Calle (tenor and soprano saxophone) and
Jason Carder (trumpet).

After starting his career as a songwriter and background vocalist for superstar Gloria Estefan,
Jon's 1992 self-titled debut album sold more than six million copies worldwide and was certified
triple platinum in the U.S.A, where it reached No. 15 on the Billboard 200 chart. He later scored
a Top 5 hit with the single Just Another Day, and three more top 30 hits, Angel, I'm Free,
and Do You Believe in Us? The Spanish-language version of the album, Otro Dia Mas Sin
Verte, became the Number One Latin album of 1992 and earned Jon his first Grammy Award,
for Best Latin Pop Album. This landmark success was followed in 1994 by Jon's second album,
Heart Soul and Voice, which went Platinum in the U.S.A. and spun off the Top 10 hit If You
Go and a Top 30 hit Mental Picture. His third album, Amor, was released in 1995 and
earned the singer his second Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Performance.

Jon, a musician who is always on the cutting edge, is followed by more than 300,000 members
on Twitter, and can be seen live during a week-long preview of material from Expressions at
the intimate club, Feinstein's at Loews Regency, in New York from September 15 through
September 19, 2009