At just over 18 years old, singer-songwriter Maya Rae has had a storied career so far. Singing professionally since she was twelve, releasing her first jazz album at 13, and recording and performing with some of the best known names on the Canadian Jazz scene since then, she has certainly packed a lot in, and “Can You See Me?” is the result of a lot of natural talent, combined with strong work ethic. The songs that appear on the album, written with her brother Gabriel, tip their hats towards Jazz and Blues, but also contain elements of soft dance music, pop, reggae, and the sounds of classic singer-songwriters such as Joni Mitchell, Carole King, and Nina Simone. The instruments used range from light and frothy ukuleles, to bluesy lap steel and dobro guitars, and trumpets. The album was recorded live, with all the musicians on the floor at the same time, which gives the sound an immediacy and directness, often missing from over-dubbed records. It starts with the effervescent title track, with its gentle acoustic arpeggio, and inventive dobro solo, with Rae’s light, high voice pitched perfectly with the song. Get By is a brass driven piece with some beautiful violin playing, and The Sun Will Come Out Again is an experimental, but jaunty pop song, perfect for a film soundtrack. The Songs are all expertly played, performed and recorded, and show a bright future for a talent who has already delivered much.