“As You Spend Your Life” is a look into the heart, home and essence of Chicago singer-songwriter Joanie Pallatto. This recording is an evolution of all of her life’s passions, creating new songs that identify her unique and modern vision.These are “Pop Songs with a Jazz Sensibility.”Pallatto has enlisted her usual cohorts, musicians that raise the bar in any recording project. You’ll hear guitar giant Fareed Haque, harmonica master and pianist Howard Levy, and a special feature with jazz legend, pianist and singer Bob Dorough on the great Frank Foster tune, Simone” – (with new lyrics by Pallatto.) You'll also hear Bradley Parker-Sparrow, Dave Onderdonk, Eric Hochberg, Michael Raynor, Alex Austin, Greg Fundis, Jason Smart and Larry Gray with vocalists April Aloisio, Nanette Frank, Diane Madison, and Teresa Davis!Liner Notes by Katerina:Listening to a new song and recognizing that your emotions have responded is one thing.Actually sitting down to write a detailed account of what your emotions have r