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| Vocalist and Songwriter Lois Deloatch Marks 30 Years in Music with New Recording, Love Always. Vocalist and songwriter Lois Deloatch marks thirty years in music with her new recording, Love Always. Recognized internationally for her rich contralto voice, thought-provoking lyrics, and distinctive blend of jazz, folk, blues, and spirituals, Deloatch has shared the stage with Ellis Marsalis, Arturo Sandoval, and Dr. Billy Taylor, among other luminaries. Her limited-edition release, Hymn to Freedom: Homage to Oscar Peterson, was selected as one of the Top 10 CDs of 2008 by JazzTimes Magazine's music critic Owen Cordle. With this, her sixth recording as leader, Deloatch says, "I'm offering music I hope will resonate, inspire and unify. I want listeners to feel our connectedness and shared humanity." Music reviewer, Joe Vanderford, says, "Deloatch's voice is thick and wide. She and the rhythm section signed a pact to be equal partners. She is a vocalist cast as an instrumentalist, another improviser contributing to the whole." Love Always was produced by and features pianist Ernest Turner, along with bassist John Brown and drummer Donovan Cheatham. The title track and Deloatch's other original compositions, "Occasional Brilliance, " "Souls Remember, " "Forty First Cousins, " "In My Bones, " and "Friendly Fire" reflect her rural, Southern upbringing and expansive world view, while "Where We Find Ourselves offers listeners a textured, contemplative gem. Exuberant renditions of "Amazing Grace" and "Lift Every Voice and Sing" round out this bold, stellar collection of music. write your comments about the article :: © 2024 Jazz News :: home page |