The blurb tells me that vocalist, songwriter and cultural commentator Dara Starr Tucker returns with her most emotionally resonant album to date. The blurbist goes on to describe Time Wouldn't Wait as a soul-stirring collection exploring the passage of time, impermanence and the power of presence. I also learned that the album's blending of original compositions with cinematic reimagining of songs from classic and contemporary films have created a deeply introspective examination of the fragility and fullness of time.
It's all of those things - I think - although, despite the big hitters in the band, it's not an easy album to pigeonhole. I think 'jazz' just about covers it - just about.
Tucker has a pleasing voice that sits comfortably on top of the backing and, the more I listen, the more the jazz floats to the surface. She also composed words and music for seven of the eleven tracks. Both the voice and the songs remind me of Janis Ian which isn't a bad place to be.
Both keyboardists impress. Versace has five tracks on piano and four on organ with Goldings picking up the other two. Moullier on vibes and McGaha also have their moments.
All in all it's an album well worth checking out via the usual suspects (23 arrests - no convictions). Release date is August 15. Lance
Shining (It's my Time)*; Pure Imagination**; Tall Georgia Pines*; What Was I Made For***; Time Wouldn't Wait*; Twilight and Mist****; Happy to be Loving You*; Brick Wall*; The Space*; Waiting For the Night*; I Have Dreamed*****
1 comment :
I’ve heard Dara in the States. She’s excellent. Someone should take a chance and get her into Ronnie Scott’s.
Post a Comment