FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2006 AT 8:00PM
Bobbe Norris and Larry Dunlap
Jazz and Cabaret from the American Songbook
Bobbe Norris, contralto; Larry Dunlap, piano
“…[Norris has] a voice wide of range yet intimate in style and delivery with a low lush vibrato warmer than an open hearth on a winter night…” Rex Reed, GQ
Vocalist Bobbe Norris' dusky contralto and interpretive brilliance had her recording for major labels and appearing on the Ed Sullivan and Tonight shows, until she retreated from the professional spotlight. Fortunately, the exceptionally talented pianist-arranger Larry Dunlap came into her life and has drawn her back into ours. She "brings out the sweetness and rich flavor of each song," wrote Rex Reed, while he, said the Chronicle, is "one of the best jazz pianists around—anywhere." Now this remarkable husband-wife duo presents a stylish, sophisticated, and often surprising program of American standards, jazz, Brazilian music and original pieces.
Audio Samples:
My Old Flame.mp3
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Bobbe Norris and Larry Dunlap
Jazz and Cabaret from the American Songbook
Bobbe Norris, contralto; Larry Dunlap, piano
“…[Norris has] a voice wide of range yet intimate in style and delivery with a low lush vibrato warmer than an open hearth on a winter night…” Rex Reed, GQ
Vocalist Bobbe Norris' dusky contralto and interpretive brilliance had her recording for major labels and appearing on the Ed Sullivan and Tonight shows, until she retreated from the professional spotlight. Fortunately, the exceptionally talented pianist-arranger Larry Dunlap came into her life and has drawn her back into ours. She "brings out the sweetness and rich flavor of each song," wrote Rex Reed, while he, said the Chronicle, is "one of the best jazz pianists around—anywhere." Now this remarkable husband-wife duo presents a stylish, sophisticated, and often surprising program of American standards, jazz, Brazilian music and original pieces.
Audio Samples:
My Old Flame.mp3
Performance Permalink
