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| NEW RELEASE FROM Vicki Burns Lotus Blossom Days Vicki Burns new album, Lotus Blossom Days features rarely sung songs from the Great American Songbook and choice originals. The title is from Billy Strayhorn's Lotus Blossom which has lyrics written by New York lyricist Roger Schore and jazz vocalist Carol Sloane. There are six tunes that started life as instrumentals along with three originals, two penned by Burns and one, You Don't Have To Believe by Tessa Souter. Burns' top notch band includes: Art Hirahara on piano, Sam Bevan on bass and arrangements, Billy Drummond on drums and features special guest Dayna Stephens, on saxophone. Rounding out the horn section are Grammy winner Josh Deutsch on trumpet, Mas Koga on bari sax and flute and Nick Vayenas on trombone. Just released on July 8th, Lotus Blossom Days is already getting airplay around the country and receiving critical praise: JW Vibe by Jonathan Widran "There are literally tons of memorable and powerful moments on Lotus Blossom Days... Burns' transcendent swirling scat passages dart and romp in a blissful, wild back and forth conversation with pianist Art Hirahara's snazzy piano solos." All About Jazz by Jeff Winbush "Burns clearly put her heart and soul into Lotus Blossom Days... this is the jazz nightclub experience without the cover charge, but some may want to pour a glass of fine bourbon and enjoy it along with the music and the mood which Burns successfully recreates." Midwest Record by Chris Spector "A classic thrush vibe while not being tethered to the classic songbook, this album is a complete show... A right on bet for the jazz vocal fan." write your comments about the article :: © 2022 Jazz News :: home page |