“Too good to ignore,” said Eddie Condon. He didn’t live long enough to savor this trio — Dawn Lambeth, vocals; Ray Skjelbred, piano; Marc Caparone, cornet — but I feel his approving glance. They appeared last November at the San Diego Jazz Fest (thanks to Hal Smith and Paul Daspit for such a marvel) and the music was glorious. But you don’t have to take my word for it.
Here’s Part One; here’s Part Two; here’s Part Three.
And the closing five songs from the second set.
That tender request, relevant to all (not simply those in love), PLEASE BE KIND:
Walter Donaldson’s 1927 hit, MY BLUE HEAVEN:
I’LL NEVER BE THE SAME, which I associate with Joe Venuti, Eddie Lang, and Mildred Bailey:
CHLO-E (scored for cornet and piano) in honor of Henry “Red” Allen:
And another Allen – J.C. Higginbotham classic (also performed much more respectably by Al Bowlly) ROLL ALONG, PRAIRIE MOON:
I don’t know whether this trio will be at the 2016 San Diego Jazz Fest, but I have strong hopes. Also for the NPR, PBS coverage; the continental tour; the merchandise; the DVD and CD . . .
May your happiness increase!
