Dawn Lambeth
These three wonderful musicians offer a groovy synergy: more than three selves in inspired combinations. I refer to the singer Dawn Lambeth, brassman Marc Caparone, pianist Conal Fowkes — who performed as the Dawn Lambeth Trio at the 2017 San Diego Jazz Fest.
Conal Fowkes
Here are two delicious performances.
Marc Caparone and Ricky Riccardi, considering important matters related to one Louis.
The first features Dawn singing RIDE, TENDERFOOT, RIDE (Richard Whiting and Johnny Mercer) — she has secret Western leanings, as anyone who’s heard her sing DON’T FENCE ME IN knows. This one’s fun, lyrical, and swinging, with no saddle sores:
Dawn makes no secret of her delight in hearing the Fellows play duets, so Marc and Conal explore the Ink Spots’ I DON’T WANT TO SET THE WORLD ON FIRE — with passion and ease:
I recorded a good deal by this trio, and also a duet recital by Dawn and Conal. You’ll hear and see more: to me this is the very peak of casual hot / sweet improvisation.
May your happiness increase!
Love your return to your west coast meanderings,Michael.Nice group,Marc is my favorite living cornet player.Loved “Tenderfoot”,by Mercer and Whiting:the same illustrious pair that brought us “Hooray for Hollywood”:i have a copy of it by Sylvia Syms with Al Cohn soloing in a tribute to Johnny Mercer.If you don’t have it,Michael,get it and that’s an order.