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See photos of the CD launch from London's great jazz venue Spice of Life Wednesday 20th September 2006 Click here |
Fabulous swinging 5-piece jazz band with legendary saxophonist Lew Hooper.
Accompanied by London's finest jazz/swing rhythm section;
John China on piano, Murray Salmon on double bass and Dennis Smith on drums.
Reminiscent of Billie Holiday and Lester Young - pure class!
CD recorded in one session, Sunday 15 February 2004
at London's famous recording premises, Tin Pan Alley Studio, 22 Denmark Street, London, WC2
Produced by Steve Kent.
Click on the links below to hear MP3 samples
Fine & Mellow 1.15 min MP3
Too close for comfort 1 min MP3 - instrumental
Someone to watch over me 1 min MP3
We'll meet again 1 min MP3
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Reviews...
14/02/2006 Dave Gelly, MBE, jazz critic of The Observer
"This whole CD was made in one session - by one good singer and four good musicians working together,
and there's no mistaking the friendly feeling among them.
Lizzie Scott has a sweet, fresh voice and the kind of style jazz musicians love - direct and nicely phrased, with no showy tricks.
And you only have to hear her sing, "You go to my head" or "Someone to watch over me" to know how well she understands the art of the ballad.
Lizzie shares the limelight with Lew Hooper - tenor saxophonist, unsung hero of British jazz and devotee of Lester Young.
I was amazed to discover that this is Lew's very first recording.
Add to these the always apt and tasteful piano of John China and the swinging bass-and-drums team
of Murray Salmon and Dennis Smith and you have exactly the right ingredients for a perfect session"
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13/09/2006 Eric Warde, FOTD Jazz Radio Show, UK
"Lizzie and Lew have made a first class CD - Lizzie's voice and Lew's tenor combine to produce a unique disc.
Lizzie has sung across Australia for a number of years and has recently arrived in the UK
where she has continued to amass credits from many quarters.
Her latest highlights include the Lady Day number 'Fine and Mellow' that sets the standard for the following tracks.
This is supported by a superb rendition of 'Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps'. And the play continues.
Lizzie' s fine voice is suported by Lew's wonderful tenor and a first class rhythm section.
Top of my list for a current buy for those cold winter nights. Do not miss this one"
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Contact:
jazz@lizziescott.com
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