A very enjoyable album by a NYC based Australian singer well up to the challenge posed by re-imagining several well-known standards without the support of a harmonic cushion. Tightrope walker and safety net (lack of) are words that spring to mind.
That she comes through this perilous journey unscathed is due to three factors: Her faultless intonation, Oh's bass playing and Miller's drumming, particularly when switching to brushes.
Lawry's been away from the jazz scene for almost ten years during which time she gave a helping hand to such up and coming artists as Sting, Paul Simon and Peter Gabriel.
Welcome back!
Difficult to pick out one single track, they all have their moments but, if backed into a corner, I think the wordless improvisation on Lennie Tristano's 317 East 32nd Street might just edge it. Lance
Available now on Whirlwind Recordings.
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Traveling Light; Acrobats; Taking a Chance on Love; You're the Top; 'Deed I do; You're the Voice; Takes Two to Tango; 317 East 32nd Street; My Time of Day/I've Never Been in Love Before; Bonus; If I Were a Bell (soundcheck).
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