On December 3, 2009, Moon Island, by The Bossa Nova Hotel, (Michael Sembello, Janey and Bruce Gaitsch) was awarded Best Engineered pop CD in Japan by JAPRS. (Japan Association Of Professional Recording Studios) Bruce, Janey’s husband, was able to receive the award personally in mid-December during his trip to Japan where he played several concerts with Peter Cetera at The Cotton Club.

"Janey Clewer is a first class vocalist that sings from many points of view.  Musically, I can't think of anything she doesn't do well.  She continuely gives 100% every time out and her work on "Moon Island" is proof of every word I say.  Right on, my girl!" -- George Benson

"what a wonderful new version of this song. one of the most exciting things about being a songwriter is finding out about someone covering one of your songs. jay, bill and i were so proud 30 years ago when we came up with this song and now we get to relive that "newness" all over again with this adventurous rendition. janey and bruce have always been great writers themselves and have consistently brought amazing musicality to everything they set out to do. give this a listen and i'm sure you will agree with me. bravo to janey and bruce for once again showing the world that you always have something fresh and unique to say with your musical endeavors every time out" -- my best and thank you-- David Foster

The Bossa Nova Hotel is a musical state of mind that was created and exists in cyberspace. It is a coalition of musicians who meet and create online, coming together regardless of where they may be on the globe--Los Angeles, Tokyo, Nashville, Rio and Bali. A combination of heart, mind and talent, it's creatively inspired by the love of a vast array of popular music, re-interpreted and served up Brazilian-style. Who is in residence at that Bossa Nova Hotel today? Michael Sembello, Janey Clewer and Bruce Gaitsch. They invite you to experience "Moon Island."
Michael is performing live and preparing to release a new solo album while also continuing his international production schedule. He currently has three songs on Michael Lington's chart topping smooth jazz album "Heat." Janey Clewer has a new CD called "Fallen for Brazil" (available through CDBaby) and is touring with the amazing George Benson and his orchestra doing all of his Nat King Cole tribute shows. Bruce is promoting his latest CD "Sincerely" as well as touring with Peter Cetera. Moon Island will be released from EMI Japan on May 27th, 2009.

The Bossa Nova Hotel is:

Janey Clewer
Vocals, Keyboards and Mixing

Michael Sembello
Vocals, Keyboards, Programming and Guitars

Bruce Gaitsch
Guitars, Bass and Programming

Richard Rudolph
Executive Producer and Creative Provocateur

www.michaelsembello.com
www.janeyclewer.com
www.brucegaitsch.com
Listen to sample tracks on EMI Records or MySpace:
The Bossa Nova Hotel MySpace
EMI Records

Arranged, Recorded & Produced by:
The Bossa Nova Hotel
Recorded at The Bossa Nova Hotel Studios
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Recorded and Mixed at Frantic Studios
Nashville, Tennessee
Artwork by Morito Suzuki