Prior to making a name for herself as
Matthew Herbert's key collaborator, vocalist/producer
Dani Siciliano had played with jazz combos in addition to DJing in San Francisco clubs. A meeting with
Herbert resulted in the two working together and eventually marrying; it's
Siciliano's voice that graces the likes of "Going Round," "Leave Me Now," and "Suddenly" -- three of
Herbert's most successful and original dancefloor-oriented singles. Other outside collaborations with
Brooks and fellow
Herbert accomplice
Phil Parnell were sprinkled throughout the early 2000s. In 2004,
Siciliano released her first solo album on K7,
Likes.... Though
Herbert was on board,
Likes... was definitely her show.
–
Andy Kellman, Rovi