Friend of the blog, Laughing Laura has a new CD out. Her last CD was a laughter yoga workout for commuters that kept me laughing all last fall. This new CD is called Today is a Laughing Day. It contains 15 original songs with Laughing Laura and her chorus of Laughketeers backed by a really fabulous jazz trio featuring Tom Bourcier on piano, Karyn Quinn on bass and Rich MacDonald playing the drums.
These are tough times, and it's more important now than ever to laugh and be merry. Laura's CD is great fun. The songs are upbeat and immensely pleasurable to listen to. And whatever mood you're in, after listening to this CD, it feels like a weight has lifted. There are many standout tracks, but I'd especially point you towards Laughter Friends, Turkey The Turtle (which is about her pet turtle), Enthusiastic, and my personal favorite, Smile Millionaire. The music is swinging, upbeat jazz, and the lyrics are ones only Laughing Laura could write. These are totally unique creations that lift the spirit.
Laura Gentry AKA Laughing Laura studied at the American School of Laughter Yoga in California, and later she studied with Dr. Madan Kataria of India, the founder of the Laughter Yoga movement. Laughter yoga as you might guess involves a lot of laughing. Wikipedia says that laughter yoga is "a physically oriented technique that uses a blend of playful, empowering and otherwise 'tension-releasing' simple laughter exercises." Laura has made laughter her life's mission, and as a recipient of that joy, I can positively state that it absolutely works. I'm happy to know Laura personally, and I can attest to the great happiness that follows in her wake.
Laura says this is an album for "kids and kids at heart," and frankly, it works for all ages. The lyrics are lighthearted, and the quick tempo of the jazz will get your toe tapping.
Today is a Laughing Day is available from Amazon.com or Laura's Laughter Shoppe. Check it out! You'll be glad you did.
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